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title: "2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e42c"
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# 2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e42c

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## Summary

The British Council is inviting tenders for the "2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster" project, which aims to establish Partner Testing Points (PTPs) for delivering IELTS on Computer test sessions in major cities across Romania and Bulgaria. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV code: 80000000) and is in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th April 2025, with a bid validity period until 8th April 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for 13th April 2025. Contracts are expected to commence on 1st May 2025 and run until 1st May 2027, with potential extensions. The procurement process follows an open procedure and allows electronic and written submissions in English.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and testing facilities to expand their operations in Eastern Europe. Companies with a track record in delivering secure, high-quality testing environments and related services are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will partner with a prestigious organisation, the British Council, gaining access to a well-respected and globally recognised testing programme. Engaging in this tender can lead to substantial business growth by aligning with the trusted IELTS brand and providing services in high-demand urban locations.

## Notice

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer testsessions in the following countries: Romania and Bulgaria.Please note, we are seeking Partner Testing Points in Major Cities only.About IELTS: IELTS is a high stakes English Language test which is accepted by more than 12000organisations worldwide. IELTS is trusted because of its reliable content and secure delivery. Tests aresubject to clear rules and requirements around the quality of the test environment, the security of the testand 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 viathe internet. Tests usually start at 9am or 1pm and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although somedays, especially Saturdays are more popular.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS testsat times and on dates agreed with British Council.

### Lot Information

Romania

As stated in the DPS Documents

Renewal: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis

Bulgaria

As stated in the DPS Documents

Renewal: Possibility of 2 years extension on a 1+1 basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005908-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005908-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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