# UK\_264 Identity Verification Solution

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by British Council.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [British Council](/buyers/british-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 19 September 2024
- Contract start: 18 November 2024
- Contract end: 17 November 2027
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 244ecdef-4737-466d-949d-c9af23352c3f-786876
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f9a8453-5a3f-4f06-99a3-ef3b68e52221

## Description

The International English Language Testing System \(IELTS\) is a standardized test designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers\. It is widely used for educational, immigration, and professional purposes\. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English, and was established in 1989\. IELTS is a high stakes test, and its result profoundly influence those taking it in terms of being deciding factor in their future opportunities such as employment, studying and immigration\. IELTS is the world's most trusted English tests\. IELTS is accepted by governments of the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand and also accepted by over 12500 organisations in governments, employers and educational institutions\. IELTS has the highest quality controls, enhanced security procedures, and integrity management practices and we aim to enhance the identity verification systems and processes in line with the latest technology in market\. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/britishcouncil \. You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents\. The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months \+ 12 months Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244ecdef-4737-466d-949d-c9af23352c3f-786876)