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

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fb394fa-9e9f-47aa-8466-904d922b2bf8

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by the Home Office, involves the contract extension for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services across the United Kingdom. The industry category is "Test and evaluation" and encompasses various regions such as North East, North West, and Scotland, among others. The contract, which has a value of £4,752,237, uses an open procedure and was initially set to conclude on 3rd November 2027. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the most recent award date being 18th March 2026. The buyer is the Home Office, located in Salford, England, and the supplier is the IELTS SELT Consortium based in Cambridge.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating within the test and evaluation services industry, particularly those with a large-scale capacity and experience in delivering secure language testing services. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to compete, although the contract does not expressly favour SMEs or VCSEs. Companies that specialise in educational testing and evaluation and are capable of serving multiple regions in the UK could benefit significantly by participating in this extension, potentially expanding their service footprint and revenue streams through long-term collaboration with a governmental entity.

## 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/87d73eed-f742-4f8f-a4ae-864b7c8e9ed3 |
| 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 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,752,237 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,752,237 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3EZ |
| 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 | IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d73eed-f742-4f8f-a4ae-864b7c8e9ed3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d73eed-f742-4f8f-a4ae-864b7c8e9ed3
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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