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English as Second or Other Language (ESOL) for Asylum Seekers & Refugees

TORBAY COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2024 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has awarded a contract for the provision of English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) services tailored for asylum seekers and refugees in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £72,480, has been awarded to Imagine - Torbay Multicultural Group CIC. The tender falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, with the procurement method involving a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract's delivery period begins on 9th September 2024 and ends on 8th September 2026. Key stakeholders include various refugee groups such as Ukrainian refugees, Afghan resettlement participants, and British National Overseas (Hong Kong) visa holders.

This ESOL tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in multicultural and refugee support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit from this project, aligning well with Torbay Council’s focus on community-driven initiatives. Firms specialising in language training and integration services can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

English as Second or Other Language (ESOL) for Asylum Seekers & Refugees

Notice Description

Torbay Council has awarded a contract to deliver an English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) provision to people supported under Home Office identified pathways living within Torbay. These include, but are not limited to, Ukrainian refugees, Afghan resettlement, asylum seekers placed in dispersal accommodation, refugees placed in temporary accommodation, British National Overseas (Hong Kong) visa holders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27508c9a-c4b8-4a00-b811-2fcc529a4df2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec44bff0-23ac-4e72-a7a1-ff3248dac339
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGINE - TORBAY MULTICULTURAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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