Award

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 13:40

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council sought to procure services under the title "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)" to aid families in improving their communication skills within the workplace and education sectors. The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of training services, was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold and identified by the classification code 80500000. The tender documentation was initially published on 22nd January 2025, with the tender period closing on 20th February 2025. The awarded contract began on 21st May 2025 and will run until 20th May 2028. The services are to be delivered in Ashford, England, within the postal code TN23 1HU.

This opportunity is particularly significant for businesses specialising in educational services and training development, as it represents a substantial contract worth £250,344. Given the open nature of the procurement method, it was accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning the contract allows East Kent College Group, the awarded supplier, to enhance its portfolio and expand its service outreach. This tender demonstrates the potential for educational organisations to bolster their market presence and gain recognition within public sector procurement, encouraging similar enterprises to engage in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Notice Description

ESOL/25/1 Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a company to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to support families whose first language isn't English, to enable them to gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b49e046-e05b-4c70-b575-d16493f52c21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d98df6-ab38-47c0-b8f9-07aa29d43b1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,344 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 20 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST KENT COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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