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title: "2024 - DPS - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Italy in the EU Region"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047340"
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published: "2024-06-28"
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# 2024 - DPS - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Italy in the EU Region

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047340

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking Partner Testing Points (PTPs) in Italy to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has a total value of 340,000 EUR. The procurement category is services within the education and training industry. Submissions are due by 17 July at 5pm CET, with ongoing submission opportunities thereafter. The contract period for the DPS for Italy starts on 1 August 2024 and ends on 1 August 2028 with no renewal option.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing education and training services to participate. The main procurement method is the open procedure, with written submission as the method of choice. The British Council, acting as the buying organization based in Manchester, Italy, is the contracting authority. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-stakes English language tests in Major Cities in Italy are well-suited to compete. The tender period ends on 1 August 2028, with a bid validity period up to 1 November 2028.

## Notice

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following country: Italy.Please note, we are seeking Partner Testing Points in Major Cities only. Initial submissions are requested for 17 July 5pm CET, after which the Ongoing submission are requested and outlined in the documents.About IELTS: IELTS is a high stakes English Language test which is accepted by more than 12000 organisations worldwide. IELTS is trusted because of its reliable content and secure delivery. 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 test taken on computer and a 15-minute speaking exam, delivered via the internet. Tests usually start at 9am or 1pm and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019761-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | £34,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2024 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019761-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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