--- title: "IELTS Official Partner Testing Points - multiple locations in EU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-06-15" --- # IELTS Official Partner Testing Points - multiple locations in EU Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52793dd6-a072-4b52-a46e-964c45b165b8.json) ## Summary The British Council is currently seeking service providers to deliver an end-to-end Test Day service for IELTS on Computer test-takers across multiple locations in the EU. The procurement process, titled "IELTS Official Partner Testing Points," is categorised under education and training services and has a total budget of £463,000. The open procurement method commenced on 15th June 2021, with a tender period ending on 30th July 2021. The contract is scheduled to begin on 14th September 2021 and will last until 14th September 2023. Interested bidders are required to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to access tender documents and submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of providing venue facilities and staff for testing services. Companies that specialise in facilitating examination logistics and those with experience in handling large-scale testing environments would be especially well-suited to participate. By winning this contract, eligible businesses can expand their footprint in the education sector and enhance their offerings across various European locations. ## Notice The British Council is looking for service providers in a range of cities and countries in the EU who will provide an end-to-end Test Day service to IELTS on Computer test-takers, including the provision of the Test Day venue, venue staff (Invigilators and IT Technician) and Test Day equipment. The British Council will facilitate pre-test and post-test activities, such as registration, apportionment, test marking and results. Tests will be marked by the British Council. The British Council will also provide and cover the cost of Speaking Test Examiners who will deliver Speaking tests remotely to the Test Takers taking the test at supplier's premises. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd60edd-2ba9-4ac3-9083-90b4dc4bb321 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £463,000 | | 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(THE) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2021 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd60edd-2ba9-4ac3-9083-90b4dc4bb321 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd60edd-2ba9-4ac3-9083-90b4dc4bb321 15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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