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SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2026

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The "SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2026" procurement process involves the Home Office, situated in Salford, England, as the buying organisation. This contract extension is for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services in various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. Classified under CPV code 73430000 for Test and Evaluation services, the tender follows an open procurement procedure. The award stage was completed on 5th March 2026, as confirmed by the published award notice on 18th March 2026. The contract extends from 4th November 2019 to 3rd November 2027, highlighting a substantial value of GBP 61,760,298.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in test and evaluation services to expand their operations globally. Large-scale enterprises capable of providing comprehensive language testing solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous. Given its substantial financial scope and long-term nature, organisations with robust infrastructure to execute extensive service provisions across diverse geographical locations will benefit. However, it is important to note that the contract is not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, allowing well-established firms to leverage existing resources for competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2026

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-228a720b-dbd4-4d78-81dc-af87ca8487f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a872c7-001a-4ec7-befa-a3b8b76fa12c
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
£61,760,298 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,760,298 £10M-£100M
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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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