Planning

English Language and Employment Support for Ukrainians and HK (BNOs)

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Planning

19 Nov 2024 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has initiated a procurement process titled "English Language and Employment Support for Ukrainians and HK (BNOs)" within the Education and Training Services industry category. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to deliver an English language and employment support programme for Ukrainians and Hongkongers under the British National (Overseas) route. The key milestone is the engagement end date, set for 13th December 2024. The procurement process invites potential suppliers to participate in a Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) to provide insights and cost estimates by 12pm GMT on the due date.

This tender can provide significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations proficient in delivering educational and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given their eligibility and potential alignment with the project's goals. The programme aims to enhance the employment prospects of approximately 13,000 Ukrainians and 17,000 Hongkongers through tailored support, creating a meaningful impact on local communities and providing valuable contracts for businesses with expertise in language training and job support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Language and Employment Support for Ukrainians and HK (BNOs)

Notice Description

In an extension of the Government's support for Ukrainians fleeing the war who have arrived in the UK under the Ukraine Visa Schemes and the resettled Hongkongers under the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route [HK BN(O)], the Government is exploring the feasibility of implementing a bespoke English Language and Employment support programme to aid their integration. To date, the Government has supported approximately 13,000 Ukrainians and 17,000 HK BN(O) 'learner spots' to access intensive English language lessons and employment advice on different language and employment support schemes. It now seeks to identify a supplier to deliver one bespoke programme that addresses the unique needs of both cohorts. This Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) seeks information, including costs per person, in preparation for the potential procurement of a Supplier (from herein referred to as a "Potential Supplier") to increase access to suitable English language training and employment support to aid Ukrainians and HK BN(O)s in entering employment, as well as helping those already in low-paid employment into higher skilled jobs. The Authority is seeking a single Potential Supplier to deliver this contract. Further details on who may be eligible for this support and whether this programme will be UK-wide will be published in due course. The purpose of this PTME is to: * help define the requirement; help provide a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirement; * understand the best approach; * understand the capacity of the market to deliver and possible risks involved; and; * provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions, raise queries and any issues to be addressed at an early stage. Full details can be found in the attached PTME document. Please email your response to commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk by 12pm (GMT) 13th December 2024 using the reference "CPD4128072 - Ukraine HK BNO PTME" in the subject header of the email. Additional information: Please email your response to commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk by 12pm (GMT) 13th December 2024 using the reference "CPD4128072 Ukrainian HK BNO PTME" in the subject header

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd805c-aed9-4a5f-a87b-b582957bbaa6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Dec 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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