---
title: "2021_EU - IELTS Official Partner Testing Points - multiple locations in EU"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc39"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-03-28"
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# 2021_EU - IELTS Official Partner Testing Points - multiple locations in EU

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc39

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## Summary

The British Council is conducting an open tender for the provision of the IELTS Official Partner Testing Points across multiple locations in the European Union, classifying under the education and training services sector. The tender, identified as BC/01848, is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for July 30, 2021. Interested parties should note that the procurement process allows for a maximum of seven participants within a four-year framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £463,000. The British Council is headquartered in Manchester, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in education, training services, or event management. Companies that can provide venue staff, do logistical planning, and manage testing day operations would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The successful suppliers will gain access to multiple lucrative contracts across various EU locations, enhancing their reputation and expanding their operational footprint within the educational services market.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2. 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.

Renewal: An option for additional mutually agreed extensions of two (2) further annual extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008316-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £463,000 |
| Lots value | £463,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,784 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AMES EDUCATION; CECI FORMATION; COMMUNIKATAION AKOUN & SCHOLTEN; EZPLUS INHABER; GIGA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE; INSTITUT NATIONAL DES LANGUES; IP CAMPUS HOLDING; MOBILE TESTING SOLUTIONS; THE CAMBRIDGE CENTRE - IH TOULOUSE; THE ENGLISH SCHOOL OF TURIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008316-2022
- 15 Jun 2021 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013510-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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