Tender

2025 DPS IELTS PTP SP AND PT

DELEGACIÓN EN ESPAÑA DE LA FUNDACION BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the Tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking to establish Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in Spain and Portugal. The procurement, under ID 002369-2025, is for education and training services, specifically classified under CPV code 80000000. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 9:00 AM on the 20th of February 2025, with the award expected to begin on the same day at 2:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the supplier selection will be based on the criteria outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The British Council, located in Madrid, Spain, manages the process and can be contacted via Maria Matas Sebastia for more details.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with experience in computer-based testing and training environments. Ideal candidates would be organisations capable of providing secure testing rooms, online speaking test facilities, and appropriate test management staff. Successful suppliers will benefit from a fixed rate per candidate, contributing to a steady revenue stream over the 1440-day contract period. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that can meet stringent quality and security standards and are seeking to partner with a globally recognised institution like the British Council.

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Notice Title

2025 DPS IELTS PTP SP AND PT

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Spain and PortugalAbout 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, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:* a computer testing room,* at least one roo

Lot Information

Spain

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Spain and PortugalAbout 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, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:* a computer testing room,* at least one room set up for online speaking tests, * secure storage for test materials and candidate belongings, * a waiting area,* appropriate staff to manage the test preparation and delivery. These staff will need to pass training and monitoring standards set by British Council IELTS.British Council manages test scheduling, candidate registration, payment, and certification. British Council pays a fixed rate per candidate for every IELTS test scheduled at your location.

Portugal

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Spain and PortugalAbout 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, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:* a computer testing room,* at least one room set up for online speaking tests, * secure storage for test materials and candidate belongings, * a waiting area,* appropriate staff to manage the test preparation and delivery. These staff will need to pass training and monitoring standards set by British Council IELTS.British Council manages test scheduling, candidate registration, payment, and certification. British Council pays a fixed rate per candidate for every IELTS test scheduled at your location.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002369-2025
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
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
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
DELEGACIÓN EN ESPAÑA DE LA FUNDACION BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.es
Contact Phone
+34 638660543

Buyer Location

Locality
MADRID
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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