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AM_1441 PTP IELTS on Computer Delivery Partners in Canada

British Council

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22 Sep 2026 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council procured services to provide venues for IELTS on Computer delivery in Canada. The requirement is for a delivery partner able to make suitable non-residential premises available for computer-based English language testing. The work concerns property renting or leasing services and is delivered in Canada. The buyer is the British Council, a public authority operating at sub-central government level. The procurement covers one requirement for IELTS on Computer delivery partners, focused on providing the physical venue rather than general education, examination development or software services. Businesses with premises or venue operations in Canada that can support regular computer-based testing are the closest fit, particularly those able to work as an organised delivery partner for an international testing programme.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. The British Council selected Apex Community College Inc for the single lot. The award was made on 16 July 2026, and the contract was signed on 16 July 2026. The contract runs from 17 July 2026 to 16 July 2030. Its gross value is £186,000. The contract is active and the award remains active. Evaluation was conducted through the limited competition route; the published outcome identifies Apex Community College Inc as the successful supplier. The requirement was treated as a services procurement for non-residential property renting or leasing, with delivery in Canada. The procurement therefore provides a clear example of the buyer’s route for securing IELTS computer-testing venues below the applicable threshold.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible competitors would need access to suitable non-residential premises in Canada and the operational capacity to support IELTS on Computer delivery over a sustained contract period. Venue operators, colleges and other organisations with established Canadian facilities may be well placed, provided their premises can accommodate computer-based testing and the associated delivery arrangements. The awarded supplier is a large organisation, indicating that the buyer accepted a provider with the scale to support an international testing operation. Relevant preparation would include demonstrating reliable venue management, consistent availability, suitable facilities for candidates and testing staff, and the ability to work within the British Council’s delivery requirements. The opportunity is commercially relevant to property and venue providers rather than suppliers offering only digital examination systems or teaching services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AM_1441 PTP IELTS on Computer Delivery Partners in Canada

Notice Description

British Council is find a venue for IELTS on Computer Delivery Partners in Canada

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Apex Community College Inc

Further Information

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