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The Knowledge of Life in the UK (LitUK) Testing Service - ref: C19513

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28 Mar 2024 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for "The Knowledge of Life in the UK (LitUK) Testing Service - ref: C19513" to Reed in Partnership Limited. This procurement involves the provision of a service to develop and deliver a test of the knowledge of Life in the UK based on the Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents handbook. The contract, valued at £7,431,199 GBP, has a duration from June 10, 2024, to June 9, 2027. The tender process was open, with the tender period closing on September 8, 2023.

This contract with the Home Office presents an opportunity for businesses in the general personnel services sector to engage in providing services to the government. Companies offering personnel services tailored to government requirements would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, allowing a competitive process for interested organisations to participate and potentially secure contracts like this in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Knowledge of Life in the UK (LitUK) Testing Service - ref: C19513

Notice Description

Provision of a service to develop and deliver a test of the knowledge of Life in the UK based on the Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, handbook, published by TSO Williams Lea (https://www.officiallifeintheuk.co.uk/) This is a 3 year contract with an option to extend by a further two 12 month periods. The contract value quoted relates to the initial three year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31ec5e14-8970-4254-a7cd-899316e8a57e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af2ad5e7-3ffb-4df5-9bc1-fc36055bb610
Current Stage
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,810,741 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,431,199 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2027 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED IN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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