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title: "Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services (UK ENIC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04027d"
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# Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services (UK ENIC)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04027d

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for "Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services (UK ENIC)" under an open procedure, with the contract being awarded to Ecctis Limited. This project, with a classification under supporting services for the government (CPV 75130000), is aimed at assessing and assuring the equivalency of international educational qualifications to UK standards as part of the visa application process. The contract, valued at GBP 20,724,114, was signed on 22 January 2025 and includes provisions for a possible extension of up to two additional years after the initial five-year term. The procurement method used was the open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational evaluation and support services, especially those with expertise in verifying the authenticity and equivalency of international educational qualifications. Companies that can offer high technical quality, valuable social contributions, and competitive commercial pricing have the chance to participate in future similar tenders. Businesses that focus on educational assessments, international education services, and compliance with governmental standards are well-suited to compete, given the project's requirements and expected performance criteria.

## Notice

The Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services for UK Visa & Nationality (UKVN) service within Home Office

### Lot Information

UK ENIC

This service will evaluate and assure evidence from customers who hold International educational qualifications. This service will also check and assure International educational qualifications for equivalency to UK educational standards and levels, assuring the credibility and authenticity of the certificate and qualifications as required under Home Office immigration policy as part of a UK visa application process acting through UK Visas and Immigration. The Home Office (HO) UK Visa & Nationality (UKVN) service is underpinned by the UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) in line with the Department for Education (DfE) obligations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention and the Global Convention

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 years (1+1) following the initial 5 year contract term.

UK Visa Recognition of Professional Qualifications verification service

The Secretary of State for the Home Department, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), is the Authority procuring the UK Visa Recognition of Professional Qualifications verification service. This service will evaluate and assure evidence from customers who hold International educational qualifications. The service will also check and assure International educational qualifications for equivalency to UK educational standards and levels, assuring the credibility and authenticity of the certificate and qualifications submitted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007038-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,708,521 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECCTIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007038-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 18:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040863-2024
- 21 Sep 2023 at 08:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027845-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecctis.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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