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Published 19 Feb 2025, 12:40 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

2025 Dps ATC Eu Aptis Esol Italy

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

Dynamic marketServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: Italy (IT)
Dynamic market estimateValue not publishedmarket-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 14 Mar 2025
Market period 2 yrsends 7 Apr 2027 · extension options published · starts 7 Apr 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement 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

CPV: Education and training services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Renewal 2 yrs
Contract period: 7 Apr 2025 – 7 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery listed: Italy (IT)
Extensions: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basisVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “2025 Dps ATC Eu Aptis Esol Italy” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement
Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
19 Feb 2025, 12:40 GMT
Last source update
19 Feb 2025, 12:40 GMT
Award evaluation window
23 Mar 2025 – …
Authority reference
BC/03776
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005820
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
Italy (IT)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3e8 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

As established in the documentation

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Admission period ends
14 Mar 2025, 10:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
document
Bids opened
23 Mar 2025
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 Feb 2025 → 7 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    19 Feb 2025, 12:40 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    14 Mar 2025, 10:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    23 Mar 2025
  4. Contract starts
    7 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilBody governed by public lawCharity 58 Whitworth Street, Manchester, UK, M1 6BBContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High Court Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.