Planning

Life in the UK testing

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

30 Nov 2017 at 09:13

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for the 'Life in the UK' testing service, a crucial element in the pathway to British citizenship. This tender is classified under education and training services. The competition is expected to commence towards the end of January 2018, with a deadline for bid submissions at the end of March 2018. The selected provider is anticipated to commence services by July 2018, with the contract period extending until July 2021. The total budget allocated for this service is £21 million, divided over three financial years starting from April 2018.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in citizenship and language testing. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The Home Office will host a Supplier Event to engage potential bidders, providing crucial information and the chance to clarify any questions ahead of the competition launch, making it an excellent chance for organisations looking to expand their footprint in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life in the UK testing

Notice Description

The 'Life in the UK' test is a key component of obtaining British citizenship. Tests are carried out using Computer-Based Testing at more than 50 locations around the UK (separate arrangements exist for those carried out abroad). In preparation for the current contract coming to an end, it is the Home Office's intention to launch a competition in early 2018, in order to find a new provider or providers to deliver the service throughout the UK. Bids will be welcomed from single organisations or consortia, although it is the intention that a single contract will be awarded for provision of the service UK-wide. Indicative timescales are of competition launch towards the end of January 2018, with a final bid submission date at the end of March 2018 and a service commencement date in July 2018. These dates are indicative only, and may be subject to change. Following the competition launch, there will be a Supplier Event in order to engage with potential bidders and provide further information, and to afford prospective bidders an opportunity to ask questions. At this stage, the Home Office is simply indicating its intentions. Interested parties are welcome to send their details to andrew.scripture@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk in order to register an interest. This will also assist in the understanding of the extent of the market. However, there can be absolutely no discussion or further information provided ahead of the competition launch. Any such requests will receive no response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93b720e-ed08-4304-b6bd-b8f20c3ef8c4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
CR0 9EF
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
New Addington North
Westminster Constituency
Croydon East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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