Provision of Language Training and Examinations for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Foreign & Commonwealth Office · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Language Training and Examinations for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Awarded 01 Apr 2018
Awarded01 Apr 2018
Value£10,234,570.19
RegionLondon
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Apr 2018Expired 31 Mar 2021
About
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office awarded a contract to Professional Language Solutions, Institut Francais, and IOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST for the provision of language training, including language delivery, administration services, and premises.
The contract, valued at AUD 10,234,570.19, was structured into three lots: a Prime Provider, a Centre of Excellence for French, and an Exams provider.
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