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2025 Dps Aptis Esol North cluster

BRITISH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a procurement process for the 2025 DPS Aptis ESOL North cluster. The tender, which falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, is currently at the active stage. This open procedure seeks Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in multiple countries, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Poland. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th March 2025, the award period beginning on 25th March 2025, and the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 30th April 2027 with possible renewals. The British Council, located in Manchester, UK, is overseeing this procurement, which follows an electronic submission method and written details are available online.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational testing services to collaborate with a reputable entity like the British Council. Companies capable of maintaining high standards in test environment quality, security, and staff training are well-suited to compete. The potential for contract renewals (up to two additional extensions on a 1+1 basis) offers long-term engagement prospects. Organisations with experience in executing high-stakes language tests and managing test delivery logistics in the specified European regions will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

2025 Dps Aptis Esol North cluster

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions inthe following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and othersAbout Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned bythe British Council and recognised by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).Tests are subject to clear rules and requirements around the quality of the test environment, the security ofthe test and the actions of test day staff.The test consists of a 3-hour written and speaking test taken on computer. Tests usually can have differentstart times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especiallySaturdays are more popular.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled Aptis ESOLtests at times and on dates agreed with British Council.

Lot Information

Austria

PTP APTIS ESOL Austria

Renewal: 2 additional possible renewals 1+1

Czech Republic

PTP APTIS ESOL Czech Republic

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Germany

PTP APTIS ESOL Germany

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Hungary

PTP APTIS ESOL Hungary

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Poland

PTP APTIS ESOL Poland

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a +1 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005683-2025
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
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.es
Contact Phone
+34 638660543

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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