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 EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster
Reference number
BC/03773
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 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Romania
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- RO - Romania
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As stated in the DPS Documents
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
1 May 2025
End date
1 May 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bulgaria
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- BG - Bulgaria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As stated in the DPS Documents
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
1 May 2025
End date
1 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Possibility of 2 years extension 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
7 April 2025
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 8 April 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 April 2025
Local time
10:00am
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 stated in the DPS documents