--- title: "UKVI Venue Provision for Computer Based Testing - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # UKVI Venue Provision for Computer Based Testing - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ec829d6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The British Council is conducting a tender for the provision of computer-based testing facilities for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) across ten locations in the United Kingdom, including cities such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The tender, titled "UKVI Venue Provision for Computer Based Testing - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)," is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 8 January 2016. The contract is expected to start on 31 March 2016 and run until 31 January 2017, requiring the facilities to be available for approximately one day every three weeks primarily on Saturdays. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in accommodation and office services, particularly those capable of meeting technical requirements for testing environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the British Council is keen on submissions from suppliers that can ensure full location coverage. Businesses that can provide compliant facilities with access for candidates with special needs will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract and support the delivery of crucial English language assessments. ## Notice The International English language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 2.5 million tests taken in the last year. IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP:IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. The British Council is now seeking to secure a computer based test venue facilities provider for the provision of the IELTS test to test takers who are required to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) by United Kingdom Immigration and Visas (UKVI). The computer based testing facilities are required in the following ten locations within the United Kingdom; Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, London (3 locations), Manchester and Portsmouth. Testing is scheduled to start in late March 2016 in one location, and will then be extended to all ten locations by late October 2016. The facilities are required specifically for the delivery of the Listening, Reading and Writing components of the IELTS test only. The practical delivery of the computer based IELTS test will be managed directly by British Council IELTS staff. The facilities will be required to meet a minimum technical specification, as well as meet a number of non-technical requirements including those for candidates with special needs. In the period March 2016 to April 2017 it is expected that the computer based testing facilities will be required on fixed dates for approximately one day every three weeks and will be required primarily on Saturdays. British Council staff will require access to the facilities in advance of test delivery and throughout the day on test days. The British Council is very keen to have submissions from suppliers who can meet the complete location coverage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4361809-50a7-412f-829f-f3352457861c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98340000 - Accommodation and office services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4361809-50a7-412f-829f-f3352457861c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4361809-50a7-412f-829f-f3352457861c 17th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil How to apply for this opportunity ## Notice URLs - https://www.britishcouncil.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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