--- title: "2025 DPS ATC EU APTIS ESOL Italy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-19" --- # 2025 DPS ATC EU APTIS ESOL Italy Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d.json) ## Summary The British Council has issued a procurement notice seeking Authorised Test Centres to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in major cities within Italy. This tender, titled "2025 DPS ATC EU APTIS ESOL Italy," falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV 80000000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 14th March 2025. The contract period is set to start on 7th April 2025 and run until 7th April 2029. The selection will follow an open procedure (above threshold), with the aim to uphold high standards for test environment quality and security measures. Interested parties should note that this is a single procurement and not recurrent. Participating in this tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and language testing. Authorised Test Centres will perform customer service and administrative duties while delivering both business-to-customer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) tests. Companies with robust administrative capabilities and experience in managing high-stakes exams would be well-suited for this opportunity. This contract not only promises a steady workflow over four years but also enhances the business's credibility by associating with a reputed organisation like the British Council. Interested companies should ensure they have the infrastructure and staff to meet the contractual requirements and deadlines. ## Notice The British Council is looking for Authorised Test Centres to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in the following countries: Italy Please note, we are seeking Authorised Test Centres in Major Cities only. About Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned by the British Council and recognised by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). 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 and speaking test taken on computer. Tests usually can have different start times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular. What is an Authorised Test Centre: As an Authorised Test Centre, you would be responsible for performing customer services, administrative duties and delivering Aptis ESOL B2C (add country/countries per cluster ) and B2B (Business to Business - institutions registering candidates) tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e842cb-fac5-4322-9951-50e540dcf64e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2029 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e842cb-fac5-4322-9951-50e540dcf64e - 19 Feb 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e842cb-fac5-4322-9951-50e540dcf64e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e842cb-fac5-4322-9951-50e540dcf64e 19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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