Concession award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority/entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
UK
Contact person: STS Procurement Team
E-mail: UKVIProcurementTeamSecureTestingServices@homeoffice.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
Address of the buyer profile: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing (SELT) Services
Reference number: HO/18/02/AWARD-S
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73430000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Home Office procures secure testing services for persons seeking to enter or stay in the UK, apply for settlement and/or apply for UK citizenship through the delivery of Secure English Language Testing Services (within the UK and globally).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
220 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
220 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
00
Main site or place of performance:
100+ countries globally.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
00
Main site or place of performance:
100+ countries globally.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
00
Main site or place of performance:
100+ countries globally.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
75130000
72590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
00
Main site or place of performance:
100+ countries globally.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SELTs are taken by individuals before applying for entry clearance from outside the UK, to enter the UK, or leave to remain to extend their stay in the UK, or for settlement in the UK or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, where evidence of English language ability is a requirement.
Approved language tests enable a customer to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, listening and spoken English at the level set out in Home Office policy (in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in accordance to the route in which they are applying.
The scope of the requirement is to provide a test(s) that enable assessment of language proficiency to levels required by the Home Office (in reference to CEFR) within a wider service that ensures the integrity of testing.
The concession services include but are not limited to:
— make available English tests that are assessed as mapping to the CEFR and to ensure the viability of the test throughout the life of the agreement with the Home Office,
— the secure/assured provision of facilities for the delivery of tests, ensuring they are delivered safely and securely in terms of both test environment and test result,
— undertaking rigorous analysis and assurance measures to identify risks/issues and reporting these to the Home Office, and
— providing a high level of customer experience to those taking the tests.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Form of procedure
Award procedure with prior publication of a concession notice
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 222-508177
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IELTS SELT Consortium
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
14 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson Education Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
14 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PeopleCert International Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prometric Ireland Ltd
Dublin
IE
NUTS: IE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
14 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — UK
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trinity College London
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
14 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IELTS SELT Consortium
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
41 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson Education Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
41 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PeopleCert International Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
41 000 000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Provision of Secure English Testing Services (SELT) — ROW
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PSI Services (UK) Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
41 000 000.00
GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/12/2019