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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£207,241,114

Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services

Published
Published 9 April 2024
Deadline
Closed 16 July 2024

Overview

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to Ecctis Limited to provide qualification equivalency and English proficiency assessment services for international educational qualifications. The service will evaluate evidence and assure that international qualifications meet UK educational standards and levels, verify authenticity, and support the Home Office UK Visas and Immigration process for visa applicants. The contract, valued at £20.7 million and awarded on 22 January 2025, aligns with the UK's obligations under international recognition conventions.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£207,241,114
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 April 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
General public services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£20,724,114
Award date
22 January 2025
Contract period
22 January 2025 → 30 November 2029
Winner
  • Ecctis Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    20 February 2025

  2. Corrigendum / Amendment

    17 June 2024

  3. Contract Notice

    9 April 2024

Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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