Planning

Immersive English Language Training (IELT)

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

30 May 2022 at 11:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, is initiating a procurement process for "Immersive English Language Training (IELT)" aimed at providing English language training to police and law enforcement sectors. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 23:59 on 18th June 2022. This tender requires UK-based language training suppliers to collaborate with the British Council and other partners, adhering to strict accreditation and instructor qualification standards. Interested suppliers should note the importance of registration to participate in further engagement activities planned for mid-June.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for UK-based language training institutions that meet the specified accreditation requirements. Suppliers specialising in language training services, especially those that are British Council accredited and can demonstrate quality instruction, will find this tender aligned with their capabilities. Schools with a proven track record in immersive language training are encouraged to express their interest, thereby positioning themselves for future collaborations in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Immersive English Language Training (IELT)

Notice Description

UK Home Office's International Directorate is currently engaged, to provide and manage English language (EL) training to specified police and law enforcement sectors. EL training will initially comprise two phases: * Overseas testing and general EL training * Immersive general EL training in UK Below sets out the requirements for UK-based EL suppliers, tendering to provide immersive general EL training to learners. Overseas training partner British Council (BC) has been selected as the overseas training partner for this programme and a contract is in place. By overseas we mean training in the end clients' home country - the immersive training which forms this procurement is conducting in the UK. This notice relates exclusively to UK based immersive language training courses conducted in UK language schools in the UK. Tendering EL suppliers are required to be willing and able to work with BC and other training partners where necessary. On completion of overseas EL training, selected learners who have a reached a minimum of CEFR level A2 in final testing, will undergo a period of IELT in UK. Following IELT in UK, returning learners may be retested using APTIS, for benchmarking purposes and evaluation of learner progression. Tendering EL suppliers are required to hold British Council accreditation (Accreditation UK) for running EL courses in UK, and provide details of their most recent inspection report. All bidding suppliers' instructors must hold the following accreditations: * ADVANCED - Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Diploma (These are called TEFL-Q qualifications) The Home Office would like to invite suppliers to express an interest in a tender to award an immersive English language training framework. The closing date for expressions of interest is 23.59 Saturday 18th June 2022. The Authority is planning to do some engagement around mid-June, so please register your interest ASAP to ensure you have the chance to be part of this. Please note all respondents will be required to enter into an NDA. Responding schools should be top ranking British Council accredited schools. When responding to this notice please could you include the following information: Evidence of current British Council Accreditation Evidence of instructor qualifications up 1. Specify whether your organisation can provide all requirements for Option 1 2. Please provide the details of the training available and capacities which meet the requirements of the Home Office as set out above. If an alternative training is available which may be suitable to meet our operational needs, please include the details of this within your expression of interest. 3. Please specify if your organisation is already a preferred supplier with another government department (including if it is on a government framework). Please email your interest to: HOSProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk quoting 'Immersive English Language Training C21730' in the subject header Additional information: Please note, this request for expressions of interest notice may not result in a future procurement. Should a future tender be conducted, it will not be a prerequisite to suppliers' participation in the tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3bcd676-fc00-46e0-aa29-05941cb772b4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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