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title: "SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024"
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# SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2146820-287b-444c-901e-5ec5215500f0

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## Summary

The Home Office has extended its concession contract for the provision of Secure English Language Testing (SELT) with the IELTS SELT Consortium. This contract, titled "SELT 2019 - ROW (ISC) - Contract Extension 2024," falls under the "Test and evaluation" industry category. It includes a range of delivery locations across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract, integral since 2019, is valued at GBP 179,221,160.80 and will continue until 3rd November 2026, as per the latest award made on 9th October 2024. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring competitive bidding and transparency.

This tender extension presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of language testing services. With a substantial contract value and extensive geographic coverage, companies with robust resources, particularly large-scale enterprises, are well-positioned to compete and benefit. This project is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, focusing instead on providers capable of ensuring comprehensive service delivery across multiple regions. Business growth can be expected for those able to leverage existing expertise and infrastructure to meet the stringent requirements set by the Home Office.

## 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/46b75a53-877d-400f-9999-d63340c0d4aa |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,221,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,221,160 |
| 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 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IELTS SELT CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b75a53-877d-400f-9999-d63340c0d4aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b75a53-877d-400f-9999-d63340c0d4aa
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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