Tender

2025 - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Turkey

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the Tender stage of a public procurement process titled "2025 - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Turkey." This initiative seeks to find Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to administer IELTS on Computer test sessions in major cities across Turkey. The industry category is "Education and training services." Important dates to note include the initial submission deadline on 21 March 2025, with provisions for ongoing submissions as outlined in the procurement documents. The procurement method specified is an open procedure under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX). The entire tender process allows for electronic and written submissions, with the final bid opening scheduled for 21 March 2025 online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the education and training sector, to partner with the British Council. Companies specialised in providing high-quality testing environments and adept in handling secure, computer-based testing processes would be well-suited to compete. The selection criteria and specific requirements are detailed in the procurement documents. Participating in this tender could enhance business portfolios, provide access to a reputable international organisation, and open doors to future collaborations in the educational services domain.

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Notice Title

2025 - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Turkey

Notice Description

Te British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following country: TURKEY.Please note, we are seeking Partner Testing Points in Major Cities only. Initial submissions are requested for 21 March 2025, 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DPS for IELTS Partner Testing Point for Turkey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006883-2025
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
21 Mar 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANKARA
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
Not specified

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

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