In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£12,118,000
Erasmus+ Government Authorised Exchange Visa Sponsor
- Published
- Published 12 February 2026
- Deadline
- Closed 26 May 2026
Overview
The Department for Education has awarded a contract to IRARA SERVICES LIMITED for £4,585,304 to serve as a Government Authorised visa sponsor for the UK's Erasmus+ programme, issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and ensuring Home Office compliance for inbound mobility participants undertaking work placements such as traineeships and teacher assignments. The procurement supports the UK's association with Erasmus+ from 2027, enabling participation in the EU's education, training, youth, and sport initiatives.
Key details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- In delivery
- Category
- Services
- Estimated value
- £12,118,000
- Procedure
- Open
- SME suitable
- Yes
- Published
- 12 February 2026
- Questions by
- 12 May 2026
- Deadline
- Closed
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Award outcome
- Awarded value
- £4,585,304
- Award date
- 16 July 2026
- Contract period
- 31 August 2026 → 30 December 2028
- IRARA SERVICES LIMITED
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Notice history
Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.
Contract
17 July 2026
View notice ↗Tender Update
15 April 2026
View notice ↗Contract Notice
15 April 2026
View notice ↗Prior Information Notice
15 April 2026
View notice ↗Prior Information Notice
12 February 2026
View notice ↗
Contracting authority
Department for Education
BuyerLondon, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PDZG-3487-DPVD
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