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Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services. The contract has been awarded to Ecctis Limited, based in Cheltenham. This open procedure, classified under general public services (CPV 75110000), was carried out to support the assessment of international educational qualifications for UK Visas and Immigration. The contract, worth £20,724,114, covers services spanning British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 22 January 2025 and ends on 30 November 2029, with the tender period concluding on 16 July 2024.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in education and proficiency assessments. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs given the procurement's inclusive approach. Businesses involved in providing educational verification services, especially those familiar with immigration policies and international education standards, will find this tender beneficial. The scope and monetary value of this contract offer significant prospects for expanding services and establishing partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services

Notice Description

This service will evaluate and assure evidence from customers who hold International educational qualifications. This service will also check and assure International educational qualifications for equivalency to UK educational standards and levels, assuring the credibility and authenticity of the certificate and qualifications as required under Home Office immigration policy as part of a UK visa application process acting through UK Visas and Immigration. The Home Office (HO) UK Visa & Nationality (UKVN) service is underpinned by the UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) in line with the Department for Education (DfE) obligations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention and the Global Convention.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44894db5-47f1-451b-a51d-588044b193dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d61f27-6daa-4a6a-ad13-211d35b64d3f
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,724,114 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,724,114 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
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

ECCTIS

Further Information

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