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SELT 2019 - UK (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024

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27 Nov 2024 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has extended the contract for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services under the title "SELT 2019 - UK (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024." This tender, classified under the industry category 'Test and evaluation' (CPV 73430000), involves a concession for testing services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period slated to span from 4th November 2019 to 3rd November 2026. Key dates include the award on 9th October 2024 and the publication on 27th November 2024. The procurement followed an open procedure above threshold, demonstrating transparency and broad competitive participation.

This contract extension presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the evaluation and testing industry, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale, high-stakes language testing services. The extension ensures continuity and stability for the successful supplier, IELTS SELT Consortium, and highlights the potential for well-established companies to secure long-term public sector contracts. While SMEs and VCSEs were considered unsuitable for this particular large-scale contract, other similar ventures might become accessible as the demand for elaborate testing services continues to evolve.

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Notice Title

SELT 2019 - UK (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024

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-b5fd17-416d8dfc-e6e4-4b95-abd9-8ebc11d6572b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753b64a4-cce3-47b1-bf52-8cd122553dc6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£10,644,926 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,644,926 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2026 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
Martin Adam
Contact Email
martin.adam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07887 822575

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 2BY
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
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
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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