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2022_Utrecht - Cambridge English Examinations Utrecht Region

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2023 at 09:30

Tender

11 Oct 2022 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has conducted a tender process for the delivery of Cambridge English examinations in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The procurement is focused on engaging local partners to deliver exams to high school students and individuals in the region. The tender, with a contract value of €829,000, was completed on 1st February 2023 under the procurement method of an open procedure. The primary industry category for this procurement is education and training services, with examinations conducted all year round and peak periods in March, May-July, and November-December.

This tender by the British Council offers an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to collaborate on delivering English language exams in the Utrecht region. Companies specializing in exam delivery services, especially those with experience in educational institutions and exam administration, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract, currently active, presents a chance for growth and partnership within the education sector, particularly in areas related to language assessment and examination provision.

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Notice Title

2022_Utrecht - Cambridge English Examinations Utrecht Region

Notice Description

Identifying local partner to deliver Cambridge English exams in the Province of Utrecht , 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. The majority of the test takers will register through an institute and will mainly be high school students, whereas approximately 10% come in through individual registrations. Most exams are still delivered paper-based but there is an increasing demand for computer-based delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Identifying local partner to deliver Cambridge English exams in the Province of Utrecht , 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. The majority of the test takers will register through an institute and will mainly be high school students, whereas approximately 10% come in through individual registrations. Most exams are still delivered paper-based but there is an increasing demand for computer-based delivery.

Renewal: Estimated value is for a 1+1 year contract, renewal mutually agreed after 1 year of operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0374bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003026-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,658,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,658,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£829,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 5 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
AMSTERDAM
Postcode
101 6XK
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.P. CAMPUS

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