Tender

2024 - DPS - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Italy in the EU Region

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking Partner Testing Points (PTPs) in Italy to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has a total value of 340,000 EUR. The procurement category is services within the education and training industry. Submissions are due by 17 July at 5pm CET, with ongoing submission opportunities thereafter. The contract period for the DPS for Italy starts on 1 August 2024 and ends on 1 August 2028 with no renewal option.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing education and training services to participate. The main procurement method is the open procedure, with written submission as the method of choice. The British Council, acting as the buying organization based in Manchester, Italy, is the contracting authority. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-stakes English language tests in Major Cities in Italy are well-suited to compete. The tender period ends on 1 August 2028, with a bid validity period up to 1 November 2028.

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Notice Title

2024 - DPS - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Italy in the EU Region

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following country: Italy.Please note, we are seeking Partner Testing Points in Major Cities only. Initial submissions are requested for 17 July 5pm CET, after which the Ongoing submission are requested and outlined in the documents.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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019761-2024
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
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2028 4-5 years
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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