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title: "HO UKVI Secure Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dbcde90-f181-4404-9100-16756b21b121"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2018-08-28"
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# HO UKVI Secure Testing Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dbcde90-f181-4404-9100-16756b21b121

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of procuring secure testing services under the title "HO UKVI Secure Testing Services." This procurement falls under the "Test and evaluation" industry category and encompasses delivery both within the UK and globally. The engagement end date for this process is set for 28th September 2018, following the initial market engagement notice published on 28th August 2018. The tender ID associated with this procurement is HO/18/02/CF-ME, indicating the project's specifics.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure English language testing and Life in the UK testing services. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract include those offering testing solutions, educational institutions, or organisations experienced in delivering language assessments. With the emphasis on catering to individuals seeking to enter the UK or apply for citizenship, service providers that can adapt to both local and international needs may find substantial potential for growth through this procurement process.

## Notice

The Home Office plans to procure secure testing services for persons seeking to enter the UK, apply for settlement and/or apply for UK citizenship through: - the delivery of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) both within the UK and the Rest of the World(ROW); and - the delivery of Life in the UK Testing (LitUK) within the UK. See attachment for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddca409d-f78d-4833-b607-666775afb5ff |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddca409d-f78d-4833-b607-666775afb5ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddca409d-f78d-4833-b607-666775afb5ff
  28th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cc1f2b6-43ee-4d6e-91be-e4a8d6a764d8
  HO UKVI STS - PIN (Published 10 Aug 18 Ref 2018-S 154-353331)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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