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title: "2025 Dps Aptis Esol North cluster"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e388"
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# 2025 Dps Aptis Esol North cluster

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e388

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## Summary

The British Council has initiated a procurement process for the 2025 DPS Aptis ESOL North cluster. The tender, which falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, is currently at the active stage. This open procedure seeks Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in multiple countries, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Poland. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th March 2025, the award period beginning on 25th March 2025, and the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 30th April 2027 with possible renewals. The British Council, located in Manchester, UK, is overseeing this procurement, which follows an electronic submission method and written details are available online.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational testing services to collaborate with a reputable entity like the British Council. Companies capable of maintaining high standards in test environment quality, security, and staff training are well-suited to compete. The potential for contract renewals (up to two additional extensions on a 1+1 basis) offers long-term engagement prospects. Organisations with experience in executing high-stakes language tests and managing test delivery logistics in the specified European regions will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions inthe following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and othersAbout Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned bythe 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 ofthe 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 differentstart times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especiallySaturdays are more popular.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled Aptis ESOLtests at times and on dates agreed with British Council.

### Lot Information

Austria

PTP APTIS ESOL Austria

Renewal: 2 additional possible renewals 1+1

Czech Republic

PTP APTIS ESOL Czech Republic

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Germany

PTP APTIS ESOL Germany

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Hungary

PTP APTIS ESOL Hungary

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Poland

PTP APTIS ESOL Poland

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a +1 basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005683-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005683-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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