Planning

HO UKVI Secure Testing Services

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

28 Aug 2018 at 15:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of procuring secure testing services under the title "HO UKVI Secure Testing Services." This procurement falls under the "Test and evaluation" industry category and encompasses delivery both within the UK and globally. The engagement end date for this process is set for 28th September 2018, following the initial market engagement notice published on 28th August 2018. The tender ID associated with this procurement is HO/18/02/CF-ME, indicating the project's specifics.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure English language testing and Life in the UK testing services. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract include those offering testing solutions, educational institutions, or organisations experienced in delivering language assessments. With the emphasis on catering to individuals seeking to enter the UK or apply for citizenship, service providers that can adapt to both local and international needs may find substantial potential for growth through this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HO UKVI Secure Testing Services

Notice Description

The Home Office plans to procure secure testing services for persons seeking to enter the UK, apply for settlement and/or apply for UK citizenship through: - the delivery of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) both within the UK and the Rest of the World(ROW); and - the delivery of Life in the UK Testing (LitUK) within the UK. See attachment for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dbcde90-f181-4404-9100-16756b21b121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddca409d-f78d-4833-b607-666775afb5ff
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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