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title: "SELT 2019 - ROW (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026"
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# SELT 2019 - ROW (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dd47998-a4c0-4730-adec-6e834ef70aea

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Home Office, revolves around the extension of the contract titled "SELT 2019 - ROW (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026" for Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services. This tender, classified under the industry category "Test and evaluation," spans various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, carrying a total contract value of £4,549,021 GBP. The contracting stage has reached the award phase, with Pearson Education Ltd being the selected supplier. The extension's contract period runs from 4th November 2019 to 3rd November 2027, ensuring continuity of services under the current contractual terms.

This contract extension provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation and testing services, especially those capable of managing large-scale international projects. Enterprises that focus on service delivery across diverse geographical areas will find this tender particularly fitting. Although the procurement method is an open procedure, smaller enterprises or those with voluntary community and social enterprise status might find difficulties as the tender specifies suitability for neither SMEs nor VCSEs. Engaging with this procurement process can offer significant growth avenues for businesses with the appropriate scale and expertise, allowing them to establish or expand their footprint in the international language testing market.

## Notice

Concession for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) in the ROW 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/c8db771c-da33-4afb-8654-a44e16cffd88 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,549,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,866,385 |
| 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 | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR9 2BY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8db771c-da33-4afb-8654-a44e16cffd88
- 28 Nov 2024 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8196f42f-56ad-4b0a-84e9-20b93b6aa5c6
- 27 Nov 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8196f42f-56ad-4b0a-84e9-20b93b6aa5c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8db771c-da33-4afb-8654-a44e16cffd88
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8196f42f-56ad-4b0a-84e9-20b93b6aa5c6
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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