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SELT 2019 - UK (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026

Home Office

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:48

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27 Nov 2024 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office under the title "SELT 2019 - UK (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026" is in the award stage. This process pertains to the concession for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services across various regions of the UK, including London, Scotland, and Wales. The contract, originally started on 4th November 2019, is extended until 3rd November 2027, and the most recent award notice was published on 18th March 2026. Valued at £2,781,826, the project falls under the industry category of "Test and evaluation" and utilises an open procurement method suitable for large-scale suppliers.

Businesses involved in testing and evaluation, especially those that specialise in language services, may find growth opportunities with this contract. The Home Office, a significant government buyer, has awarded Pearson Education Ltd as the supplier, demonstrating that large-scale companies with substantial capabilities in educational assessment are well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may not find direct opportunities due to the scale and nature of this extension but might benefit indirectly through subcontracting or collaborative ventures with established education providers. The extensive regional coverage offers potential for businesses operating in multiple regions of the UK to leverage their logistical and operational strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SELT 2019 - UK (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a809cee6-d80b-46e9-98b2-8d6151817da4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b99359-329e-4206-86bc-259ebe25a742
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
£2,781,826 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,804,493 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2027 Over 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
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
M5 3EZ
Postcode Area
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
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
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pearson Education Ltd

Further Information

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