--- title: "UKVI - Life in the UK Testing (STS 24)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2023-07-24" --- # UKVI - Life in the UK Testing (STS 24) Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94adbc3d-3654-4c47-a9d9-c32dc4f3bd8a.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking a supplier to provide Life in the UK Testing service for new residents, based on the official handbook. The procurement process is being managed electronically through the Home Office's eSourcing Portal. The contract value is £8,500,000, and the tender deadline is 8th September 2023. The contract period runs from 25th January 2024 to 24th January 2027. This procurement falls under the category of general personnel services for the government. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the services sector. Companies with experience in delivering testing services for government entities are particularly well-suited to compete. Interested parties should ensure registration on the eSourcing Portal and adhere to the specified deadlines and requirements outlined by the Home Office procurement team. For further assistance, potential suppliers can contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk. ## Notice The Home Office wishes to appoint a supplier for the provision of a service to develop and deliver a test of the knowledge of Life in the UK based on the Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, handbook, currently published by TSO Williams Lea (https://www.officiallifeintheuk.co.uk/) This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing sts24lituk@homeoffice.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: that you wish to register for "Tender for The Knowledge of Life in the UK (LitUK) Testing Service C19513"; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The eMail will be processed and then the buyer will enable the supplier to access a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) via the eSourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Once the registered user has completed and returned the NDA via the eSourcing Portal the buyer will enable the supplier to access the independent ITT area via the eSourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. We highly recommend that once you complete the NDA and first access the Tender section, that you download and review the "Invitation to Tender for The Knowledge of Life in the UK_LitUK_Instructions to Bidders_READ ME FIRST" found within the 'attachments' section of the eSourcing portal. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f7cf32-831b-4198-bd4e-c0e5d938344e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government ## Release History - 24 Jul 2023 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f7cf32-831b-4198-bd4e-c0e5d938344e - 24 Jul 2023 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcac977-3a48-470b-a112-82f3ad4f810e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f7cf32-831b-4198-bd4e-c0e5d938344e 24th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcac977-3a48-470b-a112-82f3ad4f810e 24th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffaa4b94-3e22-4071-9631-11f986ddaa26 021123-2023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87412f35-d363-4459-a9b3-0112beca7be2 021123-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.officiallifeintheuk.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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