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Market Testing for Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) Services: Fourth Request for Information
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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 C1.
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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72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
72212190 - Educational software development services
75131100 - General personnel services for the government
75110000 - General public services
32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
72222300 - Information technology services
48190000 - Educational software package
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