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Published 18 Feb 2025, 16:41 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

2025 Dps Aptis Esol North cluster

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

Dynamic market5 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: Austria (AT)Czechia (CZ)Germany (DE)
+2 moreHungary (HU)Poland (PL)
Dynamic market estimateValue not publishedmarket-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 24 Mar 2025
Lots 5see the lot list below
Market period 2 yrsends 30 Apr 2027 · extension options published · starts 30 Apr 2025

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Education and training services

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1AustriaRenewal Austria (AT) 2 yrs

PTP APTIS ESOL Austria

Contract period: 30 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery listed: Austria (AT)
Extensions: 2 additional possible renewals 1+1Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Czech RepublicRenewal Czechia (CZ) 2 yrs

PTP APTIS ESOL Czech Republic

Contract period: 30 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery listed: Czechia (CZ)
Extensions: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basisVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3GermanyRenewal Germany (DE) 2 yrs

PTP APTIS ESOL Germany

Contract period: 30 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery listed: Germany (DE)
Extensions: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basisVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4HungaryRenewal Hungary (HU) 2 yrs

PTP APTIS ESOL Hungary

Contract period: 30 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery listed: Hungary (HU)
Extensions: 2 possible extensions on a 1+1 basisVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5PolandRenewal Poland (PL) 2 yrs

PTP APTIS ESOL Poland

Contract period: 30 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery listed: Poland (PL)
Extensions: 2 possible extensions on a +1 basisVariant bids: not allowed

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What this means for your bid
  • “2025 Dps Aptis Esol North 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
18 Feb 2025, 16:41 GMT
Last source update
18 Feb 2025, 16:41 GMT
Award evaluation window
25 Mar 2025 – …
Authority reference
BC/03772
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005683
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
Austria (AT)Czechia (CZ)Germany (DE)Hungary (HU)Poland (PL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e388 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

As per ITT documents

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
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
25 Mar 2025
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Feb 2025 → 30 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    18 Feb 2025, 16:41 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    25 Mar 2025
  4. Contract starts
    30 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilBody governed by public lawGeneral public services 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.