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SELT 2019 - UK (PEL) - Contract Extension 2024

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27 Nov 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has announced an extension to the SELT 2019 contract for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) in the UK. This contract, under CPV code 73430000 (Test and Evaluation), involves an open procurement method and has been awarded to Pearson Education Ltd. valued at £4,022,667.20. The contract extension begins from 4th November 2019 and ends on 3rd November 2026, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of language testing services. Companies experienced in administering secure exams and managing large-scale educational projects will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their footprint in the UK. While the suitability criteria do not specifically target small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large organisations such as Pearson Education Ltd. have successfully secured the award, suggesting that substantial capability and capacity are key for competing in this area.

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Notice Title

SELT 2019 - UK (PEL) - 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-a809cee6-d80b-46e9-98b2-8d6151817da4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55e0c57-057c-43e1-b139-a77d5a65626f
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
£4,022,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,022,667 £1M-£10M
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

PEARSON EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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