2024 - DPS - IELTS Partner Testing Points for Italy in the EU Region
- Buyer
- British Council
- Value
- £340,000
- Closes
- 1 August 2028
- Where
- Manchester, the North West
- Type
- Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)
In plain English
The British Council wants to find testing centres in major Italian cities to deliver IELTS (English language proficiency tests) on computer. These centres need to run 3-hour written tests on computer plus 15-minute speaking exams via internet, with tests typically scheduled at 9am or 1pm on any day of the week.
What the buyer wants
• Set up a Partner Testing Point (PTP) facility in a major Italian city that meets British Council security and quality standards for high-stakes testing • Deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions: 3-hour written exam on computer plus 15-minute internet-based speaking exam • Manage test scheduling, invigilation, and secure delivery of tests according to strict rules around test environment quality, security, and staff conduct
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This is not a construction, trades, or facilities management contract. It requires setting up and running an educational testing centre with specific IT, invigilation, and quality assurance capabilities; most traditional tradespeople would not be the right fit unless they operate as a training or education provider.
How to bid
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