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2024_Europe - DPS - IELTS Partner Testing Points for North Cluster in the EU Region

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Published
27 April 2024

Tender description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia.<br />Please note, we are seeking Partner Testing Points in Major Cities only. <br /><br />About IELTS: IELTS is a high stakes English Language test which is accepted by more than 12000 organisations worldwide. IELTS is trusted because of its reliable content and secure delivery. 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.<br /><br />The test consists of a 3-hour written test taken on computer and a 15-minute speaking exam, delivered via the internet. Tests usually start at 9am or 1pm and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular.<br /><br />What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled IELTS tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. To do this, you will need to supply:<br />• a computer testing room,<br />• at least one room set up for online speaking tests, <br />• secure storage for test materials and candidate belongings, <br />• a waiting area,<br />• appropriate staff to manage the test preparation and delivery. These staff will need to pass training and monitoring standards set by British Council IELTS.<br /><br />British Council manages test scheduling, candidate registration, payment, and certification. <br /><br />British Council pays a fixed rate per candidate for every IELTS test scheduled at your location. <br />

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  1. Completed: Tender published27 April 2024
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About the buyer

British Council is a UK charity that buys as a central government non-departmental public body sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Cultural relations, English teaching and exams are delivered in more than 200 countries and territories. Tenders run through the In-Tend e-tendering portal, where suppliers register online, view opportunities, express interest and submit bids. Specialist frameworks, including the DICE framework for creative economy services, sit alongside individual tender competitions. Income beyond the FCDO grant comes from teaching, exams and commercial contracts. Purchase orders and standard terms and conditions govern contracts once awarded.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of British Council's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and hotel, catering and retail.

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