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title: "SELT 2019 - UK (TCL) - Contract Extension 2026"
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# SELT 2019 - UK (TCL) - Contract Extension 2026

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07b91827-0f37-4f05-b683-1b0158823661

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## Summary

The Home Office has extended its contract with Trinity College London for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) across the United Kingdom. This extension covers multiple regions, including North East, North West, and London among others, with the contract value amounting to £24,202,943. Identified under CPV code 73430000, the procurement falls within the 'Test and evaluation' industry category and was awarded on 20th February 2026. The contracting process adheres to an open procedure method and will run until 3rd November 2027, marking it as a critical stage for ongoing contracts under the award phase.

This opportunity affirms the need for large-scale testing services within the UK, potentially benefiting businesses involved in educational assessment and evaluation services. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) might find limited opportunities due to its noted unsuitability for these types, larger enterprises with expertise in language testing and evaluation stand to benefit substantially. With the Home Office as a buyer and Trinity College London as the supplier, businesses engaged in similar services could find avenues for growth and collaboration over the duration of this extended contract.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789dec02-3aa2-4e1f-a5ae-7eaf37b2c3f1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,202,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,961,215 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR9 2BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789dec02-3aa2-4e1f-a5ae-7eaf37b2c3f1
- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2702891d-1433-420a-8c57-adc316b6efbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789dec02-3aa2-4e1f-a5ae-7eaf37b2c3f1
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2702891d-1433-420a-8c57-adc316b6efbd
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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