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

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39bbb99b-d280-4d74-9efd-a7c3c736cc40

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded an extension for the "SELT 2019 - UK (PIL) - Contract Extension 2026," focusing on the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) across various regions in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified under "Test and evaluation" with a CPV code 73430000. The contract, initially commenced on 6th November 2019, will extend through until 5th November 2027. This contract was awarded under an open procedure, and it represents a concession valued at £2,257,188 GBP. The award date is noted as 20th February 2026, with the procurement having reached the award stage as of 18th March 2026.

The extension of this contract provides continued opportunities for organisations capable of delivering secure language testing services to engage with a significant public sector entity such as the Home Office. Although it is not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like PeopleCert International Ltd, the current supplier, are positioned favourably to meet its requirements. The broad delivery regions throughout the United Kingdom—spanning from Scotland and Northern Ireland to various parts of England and Wales—suggest ample opportunities for businesses with expansive operational footprints. This contract fosters growth possibilities for companies looking to consolidate their presence in the language testing sector, particularly those proficient in managing large-scale operations across diverse locations.

## 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/a91a82d3-5a11-4373-83db-07f005e69451 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2019 - 5 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,257,188 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,257,188 |
| 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 | PEOPLECERT INTERNATIONAL |

## 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/a91a82d3-5a11-4373-83db-07f005e69451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a91a82d3-5a11-4373-83db-07f005e69451
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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