--- title: "2025 DPS PTP APTIS ESOL North cluster" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-27" --- # 2025 DPS PTP APTIS ESOL North cluster Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL test sessions in various countries, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Poland. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. The tender is currently active and was published on 18 February 2025. The tender period ends on 13 March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 30 April 2025 and concluding on 30 April 2029. The British Council, located in London, acts as the contracting authority, and the contract concerns delivering test services in multiple regions, including Europe and the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to expand their operations internationally. Companies that specialise in language testing and education services, with established capabilities and resources to manage high-stakes testing environments, would be well-suited to compete. The role of a Partner Testing Point involves delivering scheduled Aptis ESOL tests, ensuring the quality and security of the test environment, and coordinating with British Council staff. Although this is not a recurrent procurement type, securing this tender could lead to long-term partnerships and further growth opportunities. ## Notice The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in the following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and others 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 a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled Aptis ESOL 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/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa | | 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 | 27 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 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 - 27 Feb 2025 at 12:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa - 19 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa - 18 Feb 2025 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa - 18 Feb 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa 27th 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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