Tender

2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the "2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster" project, which aims to establish Partner Testing Points (PTPs) for delivering IELTS on Computer test sessions in major cities across Romania and Bulgaria. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV code: 80000000) and is in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th April 2025, with a bid validity period until 8th April 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for 13th April 2025. Contracts are expected to commence on 1st May 2025 and run until 1st May 2027, with potential extensions. The procurement process follows an open procedure and allows electronic and written submissions in English.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and testing facilities to expand their operations in Eastern Europe. Companies with a track record in delivering secure, high-quality testing environments and related services are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will partner with a prestigious organisation, the British Council, gaining access to a well-respected and globally recognised testing programme. Engaging in this tender can lead to substantial business growth by aligning with the trusted IELTS brand and providing services in high-demand urban locations.

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Notice Title

2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer testsessions in the following countries: Romania and Bulgaria.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 12000organisations worldwide. IELTS is trusted because of its reliable content and secure delivery. Tests aresubject to clear rules and requirements around the quality of the test environment, the security of the testand 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 viathe internet. Tests usually start at 9am or 1pm and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although somedays, especially Saturdays are more popular.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS testsat times and on dates agreed with British Council.

Lot Information

Romania

As stated in the DPS Documents

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Bulgaria

As stated in the DPS Documents

Renewal: Possibility of 2 years extension on a 1+1 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e42c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005908-2025
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
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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