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SELT 2019 - UK (ISC) - Contract Extension 2026

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by the Home Office, involves the contract extension for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services across the United Kingdom. The industry category is "Test and evaluation" and encompasses various regions such as North East, North West, and Scotland, among others. The contract, which has a value of £4,752,237, uses an open procedure and was initially set to conclude on 3rd November 2027. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the most recent award date being 18th March 2026. The buyer is the Home Office, located in Salford, England, and the supplier is the IELTS SELT Consortium based in Cambridge.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating within the test and evaluation services industry, particularly those with a large-scale capacity and experience in delivering secure language testing services. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to compete, although the contract does not expressly favour SMEs or VCSEs. Companies that specialise in educational testing and evaluation and are capable of serving multiple regions in the UK could benefit significantly by participating in this extension, potentially expanding their service footprint and revenue streams through long-term collaboration with a governmental entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SELT 2019 - UK (ISC) - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fb394fa-9e9f-47aa-8466-904d922b2bf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d73eed-f742-4f8f-a4ae-864b7c8e9ed3
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
£4,752,237 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,752,237 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 3EZ
Post Town
Manchester
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

IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM

Further Information

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