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SELT 2019 - UK (TCL) - Contract Extension 2026

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has extended its contract with Trinity College London for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) across the United Kingdom. This extension covers multiple regions, including North East, North West, and London among others, with the contract value amounting to £24,202,943. Identified under CPV code 73430000, the procurement falls within the 'Test and evaluation' industry category and was awarded on 20th February 2026. The contracting process adheres to an open procedure method and will run until 3rd November 2027, marking it as a critical stage for ongoing contracts under the award phase.

This opportunity affirms the need for large-scale testing services within the UK, potentially benefiting businesses involved in educational assessment and evaluation services. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) might find limited opportunities due to its noted unsuitability for these types, larger enterprises with expertise in language testing and evaluation stand to benefit substantially. With the Home Office as a buyer and Trinity College London as the supplier, businesses engaged in similar services could find avenues for growth and collaboration over the duration of this extended contract.

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Notice Title

SELT 2019 - UK (TCL) - Contract Extension 2026

Notice Description

Concession for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) in the UK. This is a notification of an extension under the current terms of the concession.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07b91827-0f37-4f05-b683-1b0158823661
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789dec02-3aa2-4e1f-a5ae-7eaf37b2c3f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,202,943 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,961,215 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 2BY
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

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