It was indeed disappointing to have missed out after so many years as a SEN...
Having failed to qualify in my last year of high-frequency flying, this is now my third consecutive year of extending SEN for payment, each time having received a letter offering me the opportunity.
It remains to be seen if I will get another one in December, as I am unlikely to spend enough to qualify normally this year either.
Even if I do receive a letter, my decision on whether to renew will very much depend on the future treatment of SENs in the SN/EW organisation.