Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6BB
Contact
Maria Matas Sebastia
maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.es
Telephone
+34 638660543
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Charity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2025 Dps ATC Eu Aptis Esol Italy
Reference number
BC/03776
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The British Council is looking for Authorised Test Centres to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in the following countries: ItalyPlease note, we are seeking Authorised Test Centres in Major Cities only. About Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned by the 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 of the 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 different start times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular.What is an Authorised Test Centre: As an Authorised Test Centre, you would be responsible for performing customer services, administrative duties and delivering Aptis ESOL B2C (add country/countries p
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- IT - Italy
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking for Authorised Test Centres to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in the following countries: ItalyPlease note, we are seeking Authorised Test Centres in Major Cities only. About Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned by the 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 of the 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 different start times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular.What is an Authorised Test Centre: As an Authorised Test Centre, you would be responsible for performing customer services, administrative duties and delivering Aptis ESOL B2C (add country/countries per cluster ) and B2B (Business to Business - institutions registering candidates) tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
7 April 2025
End date
7 April 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 March 2025
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 March 2025
Local time
12:00am
Place
online
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
As established in the documentation