Tender

English Speaking Overseas Languages (ESOL)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2022 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender titled "English Speaking Overseas Languages (ESOL)" in the services category. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on 9th January 2023. This tender aims to provide language training for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status holders residing in the United Kingdom, with the contract starting in February 2023 and running for an initial 12-month period.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for providers offering language training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in delivering ESOL courses can benefit from being accepted onto the Approved Provider List, gaining visibility on the council's website and access to potential learners directed by Oxfordshire County Council. The annual extension options offer the potential for long-term business growth and steady revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Speaking Overseas Languages (ESOL)

Notice Description

A new immigration route opened on 31 January 2021, providing Hong Kong British National (Overseas) "BN(O)" status holders and their dependants with the opportunity to come to the UK to live, study and work, on a pathway to citizenship. Funding has been made available to Local Authorities, including Oxfordshire County Council, to provide language training to ensure that BN(O) status holders and their adult family members achieve the level of proficiency needed to function in their everyday life, including in the workplace if they are seeking employment. They will not be eligible for Adult Education Budget funding until they have been resident for 3 years. The Council intends to provide training providers, who have relevant expertise, the chance to compete and deliver ESOL courses for Hong Kong BN(O)s. Tenderers who successfully meet the pass criteria outlined in the tender pack, will be accepted onto an approved list of providers for the delivery of this service. As an Approved Provider you will: * Be accepted onto a list of Approved Providers and your details will be published on Oxfordshire County Council's website on a page related to the provision of ESOL. * Have potential leaners signposted to you by Oxfordshire County Council, who will direct any potential learners to the approved supplier list on the internet pages. * Be contacted by potential learners who will have the freedom to contact approved providers of their choosing, based on the list provided, to enrol on an English Course. * Inform Oxfordshire County Council of all eligible learners who have completed the English Course with you, providing details as required, to allow the release of funding to you. The contract for the Approved Provider List will begin in February 2023 and run for a period of 12 months, with annual extension options every year, for a period of 12 additional months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a85fb1-86c0-40bb-82bb-3ad1ee85f7fc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2023 - 1 Mar 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Withers
Contact Email
amy.withers@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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