Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Ukraine English Lessons

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2023 at 08:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a tender process titled "Ukraine English Lessons" to support guests from Ukraine under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The council aims to provide ESOL courses focusing on improving English skills and social interactions to enhance job prospects. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions by September 22, 2023. The courses are categorised under education and training services, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and will take place in various locations in the South of South Cambridgeshire, North of South Cambridgeshire, and online.

This tender by the South Cambridgeshire District Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage in providing ESOL classes to support Ukrainian guests. Companies offering flexible, high-quality ESOL training with a focus on conversation skills and job readiness would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, with the contract period ending on September 30, 2024, allowing businesses to contribute to the council's initiative while potentially expanding their service provision in the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Ukraine English Lessons

Notice Description

As part of South Cambridgeshire District Council's work to support guests from Ukraine through the Homes for Ukraine scheme, we are working with our local communities in their efforts to welcome and provide support for guests. By providing 'English for speakers of other languages' (ESOL) courses, to Ukrainian guests who have arrived under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, we would like to support guests to improve their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. These courses will also help to improve social interactions and everyday life as well as improve job prospects. We will require suppliers to provide cost effective, flexible, high quality and value for money ESOL classes. To include: * Flexible and responsive classes which primarily focus on conversation and the language needed to navigate day to day life and for seeking employment opportunities in the UK * Classes that are line with best ESOL practice * Classes that are primarily aimed at adults, but can include older children that attend secondary school * Classes will be taught by qualified ESOL tutors and supported by teaching assistants (where required) * Progress reviews which will be provided at regular intervals throughout the course * A reasonable 'dropout policy' will be provided to ensure spaces are filled as consistently as possible * Certificates of achievement which will be awarded to students at the end of the course. * The promotion of other schemes run by South Cambridgeshire District Council (and, where appropriate, its partners) to be included in lessons, for example free bikes, laptops, Ukraine small grants scheme All teachers and assistants providing the lessons will need to have undertaken appropriate safeguarding training. Safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures will need to be followed by the supplier/tutors. Public liability insurance for each class will need to be provided by each supplier. We will require ESOL quotations for a total cost per course based on three LOTS, any combination of which can be tendered for together: a) ESOL course to be run at a suitable location in the South of South Cambridgeshire (for example only - Whittlesford, Shelford, Melbourn, Caldecote, The Mordens). b) ESOL courses to be run at a suitable location in the North of South Cambridgeshire (for example only - Girton, Cottenham, Swavesey, Fen Ditton, Fulbourn, Milton, Waterbeach, Impington). c) ESOL courses to be offered to be run online , as an option for those who can't attend in person. All courses will need to be completed by 01 September 2024 i.e. one academic year from the start in September 2023. For more information please see: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8036433b-4646-ee11-8124-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c75ca5-9664-4edd-aa3f-b46e1300efa1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ana-Maria Pitis
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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