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HO UKVI Secure Testing Services (SELT)

Home Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is undertaking a procurement process for "HO UKVI Secure Testing Services (SELT)," primarily in the test and evaluation industry, based in London, England. The procurement method is open, with a tender period that concluded on 19 January 2019, and the contract period is set from 4 December 2019 to 3 November 2022. The initiative aims to provide secure English language testing services for individuals looking to enter, stay, or gain citizenship in the UK, with delivery locations spanning the UK and globally.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for growth for companies involved in educational and language testing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses experienced in delivering high-stakes testing or educational assessments, especially with a focus on English language proficiency, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the awarded contracts from this tender. Collaborations or partnerships may enhance competitiveness given the extensive geographical reach of the service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HO UKVI Secure Testing Services (SELT)

Notice Description

The Home Office procures secure testing services for persons seeking to enter or stay in the UK, apply for settlement and/or apply for UK citizenship through the delivery of Secure English Language Testing Services(within the UK & globally).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56faf1eb-2abd-4e0f-a0bc-4bae713db0ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604aecc1-b01e-408c-b7c1-f6ad9e9d6806
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£8,072,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,072,130 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2019 - 3 Nov 2022 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
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

IELTS SELT Consortium

PSI Service (UK) Limited

PSI Services (UK) Limited

Pearson Education Limited

PeopleCert International Limited

Prometric Ireland Ltd

Trinity College London

Further Information

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