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

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a809cee6-d80b-46e9-98b2-8d6151817da4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office under the title "SELT 2019 - UK (PEL) - Contract Extension 2026" is in the award stage. This process pertains to the concession for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) services across various regions of the UK, including London, Scotland, and Wales. The contract, originally started on 4th November 2019, is extended until 3rd November 2027, and the most recent award notice was published on 18th March 2026. Valued at £2,781,826, the project falls under the industry category of "Test and evaluation" and utilises an open procurement method suitable for large-scale suppliers.

Businesses involved in testing and evaluation, especially those that specialise in language services, may find growth opportunities with this contract. The Home Office, a significant government buyer, has awarded Pearson Education Ltd as the supplier, demonstrating that large-scale companies with substantial capabilities in educational assessment are well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may not find direct opportunities due to the scale and nature of this extension but might benefit indirectly through subcontracting or collaborative ventures with established education providers. The extensive regional coverage offers potential for businesses operating in multiple regions of the UK to leverage their logistical and operational strengths.

## 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/a6b99359-329e-4206-86bc-259ebe25a742 |
| 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 | £2,781,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,804,493 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b99359-329e-4206-86bc-259ebe25a742
- 27 Nov 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55e0c57-057c-43e1-b139-a77d5a65626f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b99359-329e-4206-86bc-259ebe25a742
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55e0c57-057c-43e1-b139-a77d5a65626f
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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