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QQ24038 - Increasing capacity for Ukrainians to access ESOL

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2024 at 11:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of language courses to increase capacity for Ukrainians to access English learning opportunities within the West Midlands. The tender, titled "QQ24038 - Increasing capacity for Ukrainians to access ESOL," aims to deliver accredited ESOL teacher training courses, recruit students to become qualified ESOL tutors, map ESOL providers, and report on outcomes and ROI. The contract value is £63,565 GBP, and the contract period is from 28th March 2024 to 31st December 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs to participate in providing language training and supporting migrants' integration into the local community in the West Midlands. Businesses involved in education and training services, especially in ESOL teaching, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the successful provider, Flying Cows Consulting Ltd, will collaborate with the Wolverhampton City Council to deliver the specified services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QQ24038 - Increasing capacity for Ukrainians to access ESOL

Notice Description

Increasing capacity for Ukrainians to access English learning opportunities (ESOL) within the West Midlands The West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership (WMSMP) is hosted by the city of Wolverhampton Council and is funded by central government to lead on improving local and regional ESOL provision for resettled migrants across the West Midlands (WM). As part of this function, we are inviting quotes to upskill Ukrainians to become English Language tutors; increasing capacity for Ukrainians to access English Language training. In accordance with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities guidance on the use of the grant, the Key tasks include: * Delivering accredited (CELTA/TEFL/TESOL) ESOL teacher training courses to resettled Ukrainians primarily within the WM, either in-house, or in partnership with adult education colleges within the region. * Recruiting students and overseeing the end-to-end journey of learners training to become qualified ESOL tutors, matching where possible those that qualify with job opportunities that maybe available within the WM. * Helping to map ESOL providers, and their capacity across the West Midlands (WM), identifying specifically any needs in relation to shortages in teaching staff, including qualified tutors. * Helping to forecast the potential need for qualified ESOL teachers within the WM, based upon migration trends. * Reporting on successes, challenges, barriers and lessons learned in relation to training and upskilling ESOL tutors to become qualified and identify impacts on students. * Reporting on outcomes, including levels attained, exit literacy assessments, learner surveys, KPI's in relation to social integration, evaluated economic and projected impacts because of further education, employment, and training. * Reporting on ROI, including teacher training costs, costs of outcomes, other costs, and numbers in relation to supporting learners (ie. creche/childcare provisions, driving theory), breakdown of admin costs, numbers of potential new learners of ESOL benefitting from increased numbers of tutors. Reporting will be required on a monthly/quarterly basis. Successful providers will be expected to attend regular (monthly) meetings with the WMSMP and further occasional ad hoc meetings on behalf of the WMSMP in relation to this work. The WMSMP and its partners will continue to promote ESOL work within the region, and across its networks. Failing to spend the Funding within the timeframe outlined in the application may result in the Council reclaiming the remaining Funding. Only in exceptional circumstances will the Council consider any extension, the decision of the Council is final.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78939f4c-bdce-4770-a64d-474c8cb66899
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,565 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,565 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYING COWS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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