Notice Information
Notice Title
2024 DPS for PTPs - Americas
Notice Description
The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Please note, we are seeking Partner Testing Points in Major Cities only. About IELTS: IELTS is a high stakes English Language test which is accepted by more than 12000 organisations worldwide. IELTS is trusted because of its reliable content and secure delivery. Tests are subject to clear rules and requirements around the quality of the test environment, the security of the test and the actions of test day staff.The test consists of a 3-hour written test taken on computer and a 15-minute speaking exam, delivered via the internet. Tests usually start at 9am or 1pm and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, yo
Lot Information
Argentina
Please view the Procurement Documents for further information
BoliviaPlease view the Procurement Documents for further information
BrazilPlease view the Procurement Documents for further information
Canada14 Little Lever St, Manchester M1 1HR
ChilePlease view the procurement Documentation
ColombiaPlease view the procurement Documentation
EcuadoPlease view the procurement Documentation
GuyanaPlease view the procurement Documentation
JamaicaPlease view the procurement Documentation
MexicoPlease view the procurement Documentation
Other CaribbeanPlease view the procurement Documentation. This does all other countries in this region except Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago or Guyana.
Other Central AmericaPlease view the procurement Documentation. This includes all countries in Central America and excludes Panama.
PanamaPlease view the procurement Documentation
ParaguayPlease view the procurement Documentation
PeruPlease view the procurement Documentation
Trinidad and TobagoPlease view the procurement Documentation
UruguayPlease view the procurement Documentation
VenezulelaPlease view the procurement Documentation
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-042bde
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000725-2024
- 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
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Jan 20242 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 29 Feb 20283 years to go
- 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BRITISH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- uk.procurement@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
- TLI London, TLM Scotland
-
- Local Authority
- Manchester
- Electoral Ward
- Piccadilly
- Westminster Constituency
- Manchester Central
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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