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SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024

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27 Nov 2024 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has extended its concession contract for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) with the IELTS SELT Consortium. This contract, titled "SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024," falls under the "Test and evaluation" industry category. It includes a range of delivery locations across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract, integral since 2019, is valued at GBP 179,221,160.80 and will continue until 3rd November 2026, as per the latest award made on 9th October 2024. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring competitive bidding and transparency.

This tender extension presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of language testing services. With a substantial contract value and extensive geographic coverage, companies with robust resources, particularly large-scale enterprises, are well-positioned to compete and benefit. This project is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, focusing instead on providers capable of ensuring comprehensive service delivery across multiple regions. Business growth can be expected for those able to leverage existing expertise and infrastructure to meet the stringent requirements set by the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2146820-287b-444c-901e-5ec5215500f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b75a53-877d-400f-9999-d63340c0d4aa
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
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
£179,221,160 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,221,160 £100M-£1B
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

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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