Sub Centre Cambridge English Examinations Netherlands

1. Identifying local partner(s) to deliver Cambridge English exams in specified areas, engaging with local schools and educational institutions as well as private individuals, for the delivery. Examination delivery will be all year round, however with peak periods in the periods March, May-July, and November-December. Exams are delivered as open sessions in main cities around the province or can be delivered as a closed session at school venues, sometimes restricted to speaking component only. The majority of the test takers will register through an institute, whereas approximately 10% come in through individual registrations. Most exams are still delivered paper-based but there is an increasing demand for computer-based delivery. Four (4) separate locations (provinces) are included in the tender. Bids will be accepted for any single, multiple, or all of the locations. A separate submission is required for each location.

The Location / Province, Cities to deliver Open Sessions as a minimum and Expected Volume per annum are:

Gelderland - Arnhem or Nijmegen - 2,500 - 3,000 exams

North-Holland / Flevoland - Amsterdam - 2,500 - 3,000 exams

South-Holland - 'The Hague or Leiden' and 'Rotterdam' - 2,500 - 3,000 exams

Zeeland - Vlissingen or Goes or Middelburg - 800 - 1,000 exams

1. Manage the end-to-end relationship with candidates, feeder institutions, examiners, venues, test day personnel, manage the registration systems and processes, deliver the tests in compliance with Cambridge and British Council standards.

1. Fee: the partner will be paid a commission equalling 30% (VAT inclusive) of the candidate test fee, per candidate

Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council`s e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process.

Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return.

Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and `means of proof` will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT.