Department for Education · Awarded contract
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Provision of Qualification Equivalency and English Proficiency Assessment Services

Awarded 22 Jan 2025

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Awarded22 Jan 2025
Value£20,724,114.00
SupplierEcctis Limited
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 3y 1mo4y 10mo term, 37% elapsed
Awarded 22 Jan 2025Expires 30 Nov 2029

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Ecctis Limited for the provision of qualification equivalency and English proficiency assessment services.

The service evaluates and assures evidence from customers holding international educational qualifications, checking and assuring equivalency to UK educational standards and levels, and assuring the credibility and authenticity of certificates and qualifications as required under Home Office immigration policy as part of a UK visa application process acting through UK Visas and Immigration.

The Home Office (HO) UK Visa & Nationality (UKVN) service is underpinned by the UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) in line with the Department for Education (DfE) obligations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention and the Global Convention.

The contract value is AUD 20,724,114.

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