Award

Provision of English Language Training

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of English Language Training" is facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. This contract falls under the industry category of training services, specifically identified by the CPV code 80500000. The location for service delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which concluded in the award stage, began with a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 13th January 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £4,953,233 GBP, and the award date was recorded on 13th January 2026, with the details published on 28th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities in the training services sector, potentially fostering business growth for companies focused on educational services catering to government or large organisational needs. While the contract does not prioritize SMEs or charities, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive language training services could considerably benefit from participating in similar future opportunities. The call-off nature of the procurement indicates the necessity of being part of applicable framework agreements, facilitating entry for pre-qualified suppliers like Language Services Direct Limited, the awarded supplier for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of English Language Training

Notice Description

Provision of English Language Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe1670c-33a1-4a2f-8671-829ed1cf168c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa46ca9-f4a7-40c1-8f03-42cb0b23a9b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,953,233 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,953,233 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE SERVICES DIRECT

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