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title: "Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services"
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# Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44894db5-47f1-451b-a51d-588044b193dd

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services. The contract has been awarded to Ecctis Limited, based in Cheltenham. This open procedure, classified under general public services (CPV 75110000), was carried out to support the assessment of international educational qualifications for UK Visas and Immigration. The contract, worth £20,724,114, covers services spanning British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 22 January 2025 and ends on 30 November 2029, with the tender period concluding on 16 July 2024.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in education and proficiency assessments. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs given the procurement's inclusive approach. Businesses involved in providing educational verification services, especially those familiar with immigration policies and international education standards, will find this tender beneficial. The scope and monetary value of this contract offer significant prospects for expanding services and establishing partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

This service will evaluate and assure evidence from customers who hold International educational qualifications. This service will also check and assure International educational qualifications for equivalency to UK educational standards and levels, assuring the credibility and authenticity of the certificate and qualifications as required under Home Office immigration policy as part of a UK visa application process acting through UK Visas and Immigration. The Home Office (HO) UK Visa & Nationality (UKVN) service is underpinned by the UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) in line with the Department for Education (DfE) obligations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention and the Global Convention.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d61f27-6daa-4a6a-ad13-211d35b64d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,724,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,724,114 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECCTIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d61f27-6daa-4a6a-ad13-211d35b64d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d61f27-6daa-4a6a-ad13-211d35b64d3f
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/412a0f0e-21df-40ad-b773-70d92137c249
  n/a

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