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2021_EU - IELTS Official Partner Testing Points - multiple locations in EU

British Council

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28 Mar 2022 at 15:50

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15 Jun 2021 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting an open tender for the provision of the IELTS Official Partner Testing Points across multiple locations in the European Union, classifying under the education and training services sector. The tender, identified as BC/01848, is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for July 30, 2021. Interested parties should note that the procurement process allows for a maximum of seven participants within a four-year framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £463,000. The British Council is headquartered in Manchester, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in education, training services, or event management. Companies that can provide venue staff, do logistical planning, and manage testing day operations would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The successful suppliers will gain access to multiple lucrative contracts across various EU locations, enhancing their reputation and expanding their operational footprint within the educational services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021_EU - IELTS Official Partner Testing Points - multiple locations in EU

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for service providers in a range of cities and countries in the EU who will provide an end-to-end Test Day service to IELTS on Computer test-takers, including the provision of the Test Day venue, venue staff (Invigilators and IT Technician) and Test Day equipment. The British Council will facilitate pre-test and post-test activities, such as registration, apportionment, test marking and results. Tests will be marked by the British Council. The British Council will also provide and cover the cost of Speaking Test Examiners who will deliver Speaking tests remotely to the Test Takers taking the test at supplier's premises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2. The British Council is looking for service providers in a range of cities and countries in the EU who will provide an end-to-end Test Day service to IELTS on Computer test-takers, including the provision of the Test Day venue, venue staff (Invigilators and IT Technician) and Test Day equipment. The British Council will facilitate pre-test and post-test activities, such as registration, apportionment, test marking and results. Tests will be marked by the British Council. The British Council will also provide and cover the cost of Speaking Test Examiners who will deliver Speaking tests remotely to the Test Takers taking the test at supplier's premises.

Renewal: An option for additional mutually agreed extensions of two (2) further annual extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008316-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,784 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AMES Education

CECI Formation

Communikataion Akoun & Scholten GmbH

EZplus Inhaber

Giga International House Srl

IP Campus Holding B.V

Institut national des langues

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd

The Cambridge Centre - IH Toulouse

The English School of Turin

Further Information

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