Tender

Sub Centre Cambridge English Exams Netherlands

BRITISH COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2021 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently engaged in an active tender for the "Sub Centre Cambridge English Exams Netherlands," focusing on administrative educational services. This procurement process is set to commence on 1st September 2021, with an anticipated contract duration of two years, including options for extensions. The tender deadline for submissions is 31st May 2021. The services will be delivered across various locations in the Netherlands, primarily in key cities such as Arnhem, Nijmegen, Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen, with an expected volume of 800 to 3,000 exams per annum at each site.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in examination delivery and educational management. Companies that can efficiently manage relationships with educational institutions and adhere to rigorous compliance standards will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations with the capability to offer innovative solutions for local partnerships in educational contexts will likely excel in this procurement process, facilitating potential growth through a fruitful collaboration with the British Council.

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Notice Title

Sub Centre Cambridge English Exams Netherlands

Notice Description

1.1. Identifying local partner(s) to deliver Cambridge English exams in specified areas, engaging with local schools and educational institutions as well as private individuals, for the delivery. Examination delivery will be all year round, however with peak periods in the periods March, May-July, and November-December. Exams are delivered as open sessions in main cities around the province or can be delivered as a closed session at school venues, sometimes restricted to speaking component only. A separate submission is required for each location.1.2. Manage the end-to-end relationship with candidates, feeder institutions, examiners, venues, test day personnel, manage the registration systems and processes, deliver the tests in compliance with Cambridge and British Council standards. 1.3. Fee: the partner will be paid a commission equalling 30% (VAT inclusive) of the candidate test fee, per candidate

Lot Information

Gelderland - Arnhem or Nijmegen

Location / Province Cities to deliver Open Sessions as a minimum Expected Volume per annumGelderland Arnhem or Nijmegen 2,500 - 3,000 exams

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two (2) years with an option for additional mutually agreed extensions of two (2) further annual extensions.

North-Holland / Flevoland - Amsterdam

Location / Province Cities to deliver Open Sessions as a minimum Expected Volume per annumNorth-Holland / Flevoland Amsterdam 2,500 - 3,000 exams

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two (2) years with an option for additional mutually agreed extensions of two (2) further annual extensions.

South-Hollandn - 'The Hague or Leiden' and 'Rotterdam'

Location / Province Cities to deliver Open Sessions as a minimum Expected Volume per annumSouth-Holland 'The Hague or Leiden' and 'Rotterdam' 2,500 - 3,000 exams

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two (2) years with an option for additional mutually agreed extensions of two (2) further annual extensions.

Zeeland - Vlissingen or Goes or Middelburg

Location / Province Cities to deliver Open Sessions as a minimum Expected Volume per annumZeeland Vlissingen or Goes or Middelburg 800 - 1,000 exams

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two (2) years with an option for additional mutually agreed extensions of two (2) further annual extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008240-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.doidge@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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