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LPS ACS Framework Agreement for the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - RFQ 15168256

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2017 at 10:00

TenderAmendment

18 May 2017 at 10:14

Tender

17 May 2017 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is conducting the procurement for the "LPS ACS Framework Agreement for the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)" as part of the Syrian Resettlement Programme and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme. The procurement falls within the education and training services category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender process is currently complete following the award date of 16th July 2017. The framework agreement spans a contract period from 17th July 2017 to 16th July 2021, with contract values of up to £1,008,000 over four years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th June 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses in the education, training, and community services sectors. Companies capable of delivering ESOL classes, learner assessments, and community support will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations can leverage this framework to participate in the provision of language services to aid refugees adapting to life in the UK. The collaboration with Lancashire County Council underscores the importance of local engagement and support in delivering these essential services.

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Notice Title

LPS ACS Framework Agreement for the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - RFQ 15168256

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is undertaking the procurement of a service which is intended to provide English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) for adult refugees (aged 19 or over) arriving in Lancashire (including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen) as part of the Syrian Resettlement Programme and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme for two years after arrival in the United Kingdom. Lancashire's Local Authorities have agreed to resettle up to 575 refugees under the Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP) and the Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) between 2016 and 2020. It is the intention that Lancashire County Council will coordinate these programme on behalf of all Local Authorities in Lancashire. The intended objectives of the service are to: * Undertake an assessment with each learner of their English language capability to determine appropriate support arrangements through provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); * To ensure that resettled refugees are accessing ESOL provision within one month of arrival and for two years after arrival; * Provide ESOL classes to learners; * Coordinate or liaise with other organisations in each locality (e.g. third sector groups providing 'conversational classes') who provide English language services; * Provide advice and guidance to learners to enable them to maximise all learning opportunities in the community. Additional information: Please note, the annual contract values of the Framework Agreement are as follows: Year 1 - Up to a maximum of PS168,000; Year 2 - Up to a maximum of PS336,000; Year 3 - Up to a maximum of PS336,000; Year 4 - Up to a maximum of PS168,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9105cf1c-7ba1-4155-bc44-fcf1cad13a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0678805-b583-46e9-bb62-19e33bd1679d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,008,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,007,832 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jul 2021 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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