Official UK procurement notice
2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster
Authority: British Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Education and training services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1RomaniaRenewal Romania (RO)
As stated in the DPS Documents
Lot #2BulgariaRenewal Bulgaria (BG)
As stated in the DPS Documents
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- “2025 DPS EU IELTS PTP South East Cluster” 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, 15:24 GMT
- Last source update
- 19 Feb 2025, 15:24 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 13 Apr 2025 – …
- Authority reference
BC/03773- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005908- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e42cFind a Tender
- Review procedure
As stated in the DPS documents
How it was run
Official notice- Admission period ends
- 7 Apr 2025, 10:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- document
- Bids opened
- 13 Apr 2025, 10:00 BST
Timeline
19 Feb 2025 → 1 May 2025 · 5 dates- Notice published19 Feb 2025, 15:24 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown7 Apr 2025, 10:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until8 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
- Bids opened13 Apr 2025, 10:00 BST
- Contract starts1 May 2025, 00:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High Court Royal Courts of JusticeReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.