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title: "Life in the UK testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf8e3d05-7053-428b-acd3-84319e02ccf8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2017-11-30"
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# Life in the UK testing

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf8e3d05-7053-428b-acd3-84319e02ccf8

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## Summary

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for the 'Life in the UK' testing service, a crucial element in the pathway to British citizenship. This tender is classified under education and training services. The competition is expected to commence towards the end of January 2018, with a deadline for bid submissions at the end of March 2018. The selected provider is anticipated to commence services by July 2018, with the contract period extending until July 2021. The total budget allocated for this service is £21 million, divided over three financial years starting from April 2018.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in citizenship and language testing. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The Home Office will host a Supplier Event to engage potential bidders, providing crucial information and the chance to clarify any questions ahead of the competition launch, making it an excellent chance for organisations looking to expand their footprint in this sector.

## Notice

The 'Life in the UK' test is a key component of obtaining British citizenship. Tests are carried out using Computer-Based Testing at more than 50 locations around the UK (separate arrangements exist for those carried out abroad). In preparation for the current contract coming to an end, it is the Home Office's intention to launch a competition in early 2018, in order to find a new provider or providers to deliver the service throughout the UK. Bids will be welcomed from single organisations or consortia, although it is the intention that a single contract will be awarded for provision of the service UK-wide. Indicative timescales are of competition launch towards the end of January 2018, with a final bid submission date at the end of March 2018 and a service commencement date in July 2018. These dates are indicative only, and may be subject to change. Following the competition launch, there will be a Supplier Event in order to engage with potential bidders and provide further information, and to afford prospective bidders an opportunity to ask questions. At this stage, the Home Office is simply indicating its intentions. Interested parties are welcome to send their details to andrew.scripture@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk in order to register an interest. This will also assist in the understanding of the extent of the market. However, there can be absolutely no discussion or further information provided ahead of the competition launch. Any such requests will receive no response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93b720e-ed08-4304-b6bd-b8f20c3ef8c4 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | New Addington North |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2017 at 09:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93b720e-ed08-4304-b6bd-b8f20c3ef8c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93b720e-ed08-4304-b6bd-b8f20c3ef8c4
  30th November 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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