Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
British Council
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6BB
UK
Contact person: Maria Matas Sebastia
Telephone: +34 638660543
E-mail: maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.es
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.britishcouncil.org
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
2025 Dps Aptis Esol North cluster
Reference number: BC/03772
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions inthe following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and othersAbout Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned bythe 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 ofthe 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 differentstart times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especiallySaturdays are more popular.What is a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled Aptis ESOLtests at times and on dates agreed with British Council.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Austria
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
AT
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PTP APTIS ESOL Austria
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
30/04/2025
End:
30/04/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 additional possible renewals 1+1
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Czech Republic
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
CZ
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PTP APTIS ESOL Czech Republic
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
30/04/2025
End:
30/04/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Germany
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
DE
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PTP APTIS ESOL Germany
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
30/04/2025
End:
30/04/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Hungary
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
HU
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PTP APTIS ESOL Hungary
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
30/04/2025
End:
30/04/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Poland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
PL
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PTP APTIS ESOL Poland
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
30/04/2025
End:
30/04/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 possible extensions on a +1 basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/03/2025
Local time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
25/03/2025
Local time: 00:00
Place:
Online
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court Royal Courts of Justice
London
WCA LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
As per ITT documents
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/02/2025