English Language Training and Exam Access for Internationally Educated Nurses in the UK
Health Education England · Awarded contract
AwardedEnglish Language Training and Exam Access for Internationally Educated Nurses in the UK
Awarded 02 Jul 2020
Awarded02 Jul 2020
Value£2,673,500.00
AgencyHealth Education England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 4mo ago12mo term
Awarded 2 July 2020Expired 29 June 2021
About
Health Education England awarded a contract to the British Council and Occupational English Test for a programme to identify, target, and prioritise internationally registered nurses residing in the UK for English language training.
The programme involved identifying requirements and expanding OET and IELTS testing capacity in the UK, developing a list of eligible internationally educated nurses (IENs), block-booking exam sessions, providing access to online learning materials relevant to their preferred exam, and prioritising IENs based on their likelihood of passing.
The contract value was AUD 2,673,500.
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