MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract

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Provision of MOD Language Assessment Board (MODLAB) Foreign Language Assessments for UK Defence

Awarded 31 Jul 2020

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Awarded31 Jul 2020

Value£2,000,000.00

SupplierCAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 4y 3mo ago1y 12mo term

Awarded 31 July 2020Expired 30 July 2022

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Capita Business Services Limited for the provision of foreign language assessments through the MOD Language Assessment Board (MODLAB).

The assessments objectively and systematically identify foreign language capability within UK Defence, testing proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing across approximately 40 languages per annum against target levels: Level 1 - Survival, Level 2 - Functional, Level 3 - Professional, and Level 4 - Expert.

The contract value is AUD 2,000,000.

The provision of assessments is required to be completely independent from any language education or training delivery to the Authority, with contractors and subcontractors obligated to avoid conflicts of interest.

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