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UK ENIC

Department for Education

The service involves evaluating and assuring the credibility and authenticity of international educational qualifications against UK standards. It supports UK Visas and Immigration policy by verifying evidence provided by applicants, ensuring compliance with the Lisbon Recognition Convention and Global Convention obligations.

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Awarded value: £20.7m; As published
Published: 21 September 2023; Find a Tender
Awarded: 22 January 2025; Ecctis Ltd
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of international qualification equivalency assessment and English language proficiency verification services for government immigration and visa application processes.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
21 September 2023
Contract awardedto Ecctis Ltd
22 January 2025
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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How it compares

218× the typical awarding body contract (£95k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3138242/uk-enic
Buyer reference: Contract_15583
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Department for Education. UK ENIC. Contract award, 21 September 2023. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3138242/uk-enic (accessed 12 October 2026).