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DPS PTP for IELTS East Asia 2025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open tender process to establish Partner Testing Points (PTPs) for delivering the IELTS on Computer test sessions across East Asia in 2025. This procurement, titled "DPS PTP for IELTS East Asia 2025," focuses on the education and training services industry and seeks partners in major cities of Cambodia, Hongkong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The tender process is currently active, with online bid submissions due by 23rd March 2025. The contract is slated to begin on 1st May 2025 and will run until 1st May 2029. Interested parties should note that bid openings will take place on 25th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, especially those experienced in secure internet-based testing environments. Firms that can provide reliable and secure testing facilities in the specified major cities are well-positioned to benefit from this long-term contract. Small to medium enterprises with a track record in educational assessments and facilities management can leverage this opportunity to partner with a reputable organisation such as the British Council, known for its global reach and trusted testing standards.

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Notice Title

DPS PTP for IELTS East Asia 2025

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Cambodia, Hongkong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, VietnamPlease 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, you would be responsible fo

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006835-2025
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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2029 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
Erica Amelia
Contact Email
erica.amelia@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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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