Planning

Commissioning Refugee and Asylum Seeker , English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision - Market Engagement Event

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Commissioning Refugee and Asylum Seeker, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision - Market Engagement Event" within the Education and training services industry category. The process is currently at the planning stage, and the main event will be a virtual market engagement session scheduled for 27th November 2024 from 13:00 to 14:00. The Council is seeking providers to deliver ESOL training to refugees and asylum seekers in Suffolk, in compliance with Home Office guidelines. Providers must be able to offer a minimum of 8 hours per week of formal language training to help these individuals achieve Entry Level 3 English proficiency or support them for at least 12 months after their arrival in the UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in language training for vulnerable communities. By participating in the market engagement event and subsequent tender process, businesses can secure a place on a framework agreement, facilitating future call-offs without minimum purchase guarantees. This allows suppliers to contribute to social value while tapping into steady demand for ESOL services in the East of England, thereby aiding integration and self-sufficiency of refugees and asylum seekers. Direct awards based on pre-agreed terms can further streamline service provision across Suffolk, making it a lucrative opportunity for well-positioned language service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning Refugee and Asylum Seeker , English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is responsible, as part of the Home Office funding instructions for the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy and the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme, for ensuring adult refugees arriving in Suffolk under these schemes are able to access a minimum of 8 hours per week of Formal Language Training (ESOL). In addition, Suffolk County Council works with partners to provide ESOL provision for asylum seekers living in Suffolk. Suffolk County Council need providers in place that can offer the right level of ESOL provision for refugees and asylum seekers, in the right areas, to enable them to progress towards the level of proficiency needed to function in their everyday lives, encourage integration, and move towards self-sufficiency Under Home Office funding guidelines for the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy and the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme, Suffolk County Council must ensure that adult refugees have access to a minimum of 8 hours per week of formal language training (ESOL provision) until they reach Entry Level 3 or for at least 12 months after their arrival in the UK. Additionally, we work with partners to provide ESOL services for asylum seekers living in Suffolk. This framework is being developed to enable additional ESOL to be provided across Suffolk in instances where bespoke sessions are required. It does not seek to duplicate existing provision which is funded via other grants. Framework Agreement Overview: A Framework Agreement sets out terms and conditions under which specific purchases (call-offs) can be made during its term without guaranteeing any minimum purchase volumes. Key Points: * No Guaranteed Volume: Sets terms for future purchases without guaranteeing minimum volumes. * Terms and Conditions: Pre-agreed terms including pricing, quality standards, delivery and payment terms. * Tender Process: Suppliers submit bids evaluated based on price, quality and social value. Successful suppliers are awarded a place on the framework. * Agreement Signing: Successful suppliers sign the framework agreement outlining terms and conditions. * Call-Off Orders: Issued when the services are required. * Direct Award: Contracts may be directly awarded based on predetermined terms, depending on service location within Suffolk If you would like to attend the virtual market engagement event on 27th November please email: admin.publichealthsuffolk@suffolk.gov.uk This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services. This procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Market Engagement Virtual Event: 27th November 2024 - 13:00 - 14:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01882e06-7452-44d5-a1d8-ad915aad0ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f59a1e-c8a7-49d8-bfeb-d524bf179bac
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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