Market Testing for Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) Services: Fifth Request for Information
Home Office · London
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £680,000,000
- Engagement closes
- 22 Sep 2025
- Contract ends
- 03 Aug 2031
- Buyer type
- Central government
- Source
- Find a Tender
Description
The Secretary of State for the Home Department, through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), is reviewing options for the future procurement of a Home Office English Language Test (HOELT), to be delivered in the UK and internationally. Some immigration routes require applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. The HOELT will assess speaking, listening, and, where applicable, reading and writing skills between CEFR levels A1 and C2. UKVI intends to procure a Home Office–branded test with two core elements: 1. Test Provision The supplier will be responsible for: • Developing, maintaining, and updating the test content • Providing a secure test delivery system • Marking tests, returning verified results, and conducting post-test verification • Evaluating and moderating test performance • Performing robust anti-fraud checks • Securing independent assurance of test quality and integrity 2. Test Facilitation The supplier will be responsible for: • Operating an online platform for test booking and result delivery • Establishing and managing global testing • Providing trained invigilators • Conducting secure ID verification and ensuring strict exam conditions • Supporting audit processes to uphold security and delivery standards Please note: that there are currently 268 test centres operating across 142 countries globally. This 5th round of Market Engagement is being undertaken to gather supplier feedback on the draft requirements for HOELT, ensuring they are clear, proportionate, and achievable. RFI 4 explored market capability and the maturity of remote testing solutions. Building on this feedback, the Home Office is exploring a ‘Digital by Default’ service, with remote proctoring as the primary mode of delivery and physical test centres available where remote solutions are not feasible.
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- 32270000 Digital transmission apparatus
- 72222300 Information technology services
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