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SELT 2019 - ROW (PIL) - Contract Extension 2026

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Home Office as the contracting authority and PeopleCert International as the supplier, focusing on a contract extension for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) known as SELT 2019 - ROW (PIL) - Contract Extension 2026. Classified under the industry category of 'Test and evaluation', the contract pertains to services and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories. The procurement followed an open procedure method, aimed at service contracts above the threshold. While the tender period concluded on 24th January 2019, the contract is active and stretches from 6th November 2019 to 5th November 2027, with an award date recorded as 20th February 2026. The total contract value is £2,281,612.

Businesses involved in language testing and evaluation, particularly large-scale enterprises, have the opportunity for growth through involvement in this project. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to handle international service delivery in English language testing can leverage this procurement for expansion. With the contract involving various international locations, there is significant scope for operational and geographic growth, making it an attractive opportunity for established firms in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

SELT 2019 - ROW (PIL) - 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-b5fd17-536fb742-8eef-4d84-93b9-97f8ca6ae853
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b56bd2-15e4-4b5b-a7e4-5613866909ad
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,281,612 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,281,612 £1M-£10M
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
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2019 - 5 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

PEOPLECERT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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