--- title: "2025 DPS IELTS PTP SP AND PT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DELEGACIÓN EN ESPAÑA DE LA FUNDACION BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-23" --- # 2025 DPS IELTS PTP SP AND PT Buyer: DELEGACIÓN EN ESPAÑA DE LA FUNDACION BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b8.json) ## Summary The British Council is currently in the Tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking to establish Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in Spain and Portugal. The procurement, under ID 002369-2025, is for education and training services, specifically classified under CPV code 80000000. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 9:00 AM on the 20th of February 2025, with the award expected to begin on the same day at 2:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the supplier selection will be based on the criteria outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The British Council, located in Madrid, Spain, manages the process and can be contacted via Maria Matas Sebastia for more details. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with experience in computer-based testing and training environments. Ideal candidates would be organisations capable of providing secure testing rooms, online speaking test facilities, and appropriate test management staff. Successful suppliers will benefit from a fixed rate per candidate, contributing to a steady revenue stream over the 1440-day contract period. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that can meet stringent quality and security standards and are seeking to partner with a globally recognised institution like the British Council. ## Notice The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Spain and PortugalAbout 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.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:* a computer testing room,* at least one roo ### Lot Information Spain The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Spain and PortugalAbout 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.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:* a computer testing room,* at least one room set up for online speaking tests, * secure storage for test materials and candidate belongings, * a waiting area,* appropriate staff to manage the test preparation and delivery. These staff will need to pass training and monitoring standards set by British Council IELTS.British Council manages test scheduling, candidate registration, payment, and certification. British Council pays a fixed rate per candidate for every IELTS test scheduled at your location. Portugal The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Spain and PortugalAbout 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.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:* a computer testing room,* at least one room set up for online speaking tests, * secure storage for test materials and candidate belongings, * a waiting area,* appropriate staff to manage the test preparation and delivery. These staff will need to pass training and monitoring standards set by British Council IELTS.British Council manages test scheduling, candidate registration, payment, and certification. British Council pays a fixed rate per candidate for every IELTS test scheduled at your location. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002369-2025 | | 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 | 23 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DELEGACIÓN EN ESPAÑA DE LA FUNDACION BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | MADRID | | 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 | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2025 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002369-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.britishcouncil.org - 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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