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title: "HO UKVI Secure Testing Services (SELT)"
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# HO UKVI Secure Testing Services (SELT)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56faf1eb-2abd-4e0f-a0bc-4bae713db0ed

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## Summary

The Home Office is undertaking a procurement process for "HO UKVI Secure Testing Services (SELT)," primarily in the test and evaluation industry, based in London, England. The procurement method is open, with a tender period that concluded on 19 January 2019, and the contract period is set from 4 December 2019 to 3 November 2022. The initiative aims to provide secure English language testing services for individuals looking to enter, stay, or gain citizenship in the UK, with delivery locations spanning the UK and globally.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for growth for companies involved in educational and language testing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses experienced in delivering high-stakes testing or educational assessments, especially with a focus on English language proficiency, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the awarded contracts from this tender. Collaborations or partnerships may enhance competitiveness given the extensive geographical reach of the service requirements.

## Notice

The Home Office procures secure testing services for persons seeking to enter or stay in the UK, apply for settlement and/or apply for UK citizenship through the delivery of Secure English Language Testing Services(within the UK & globally).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604aecc1-b01e-408c-b7c1-f6ad9e9d6806 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2019 - 3 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,072,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,072,130 |
| 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 | 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM; PEARSON EDUCATION; PEOPLECERT INTERNATIONAL; PROMETRIC IRELAND; PSI SERVICE (UK; PSI SERVICES (UK; TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2020 at 11:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604aecc1-b01e-408c-b7c1-f6ad9e9d6806
- 14 Jan 2020 at 11:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390caf4-8afb-4943-852f-23e1d8f09215
- 16 Dec 2019 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604aecc1-b01e-408c-b7c1-f6ad9e9d6806
- 11 Oct 2019 at 08:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390caf4-8afb-4943-852f-23e1d8f09215
- 22 Jul 2019 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390caf4-8afb-4943-852f-23e1d8f09215
- 22 Nov 2018 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f26a33b-0895-432f-b3bf-e01918aa9ad6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604aecc1-b01e-408c-b7c1-f6ad9e9d6806
  14th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390caf4-8afb-4943-852f-23e1d8f09215
  14th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f26a33b-0895-432f-b3bf-e01918aa9ad6
  22nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c1b04b8-6137-4607-9204-349b300e8262
  HO UKVI Secure Testing Services OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f69ea91-0ee3-47ce-a723-1cd7ae5257be
  LitUK Contract (2019) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b73749b-0d04-4b32-b1ea-a1b9e2de3554
  OJEU Concession Award Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12c2ff0b-63e4-40c0-b72b-897f4fbd3747
  SELT ROW Concession - ISC (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8390c35-5680-4b4d-bf37-4207c31d6854
  SELT ROW Concession - PEL (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1017d56f-198a-4777-942c-bfc8d0942139
  SELT ROW Concession - PIL (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfa32239-4510-404c-9fbf-5eab106470ea
  SELT ROW Concession - PSI (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/502d803f-6863-4661-b015-b5daeb416759
  SELT UK Concession - ISC (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f9d3e7a-d0b5-45c1-97a1-76a78a4fef7c
  SELT UK Concession - PEL (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92d3f9de-a6dd-4688-95a0-02fe3e17781a
  SELT UK Concession - PIL (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11916265-60f1-4fd3-b774-bc8ea788ad10
  SELT UK Concession - TCL (REDACTED)

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