Tender

QU486 - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Hub

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 18:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the "QU486 - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Hub" project, aimed at developing an interactive website to support ESOL learners in Birmingham. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for noon on 25th June 2021. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 26th July 2021 and last for three years, concluding on 25th July 2024. This project falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on software development, and is set in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in website development and software engineering, particularly those with experience in creating interactive, user-friendly platforms. Companies that can offer skills in responsive design, translation capabilities, and database management would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the Council emphasises a collaborative approach with third-sector providers, it also opens doors for SMEs to contribute, allowing for innovation and diverse solutions in meeting the needs of the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU486 - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Hub

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of a website development project called the ESOL Hub. The Council provides a range of accredited and non-accredited learning programmes at entry level, level 1 and level 2 through the Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES). The purpose of these programmes is to improve learners' employment prospects and their wellbeing through the development of appropriate skills, health and well-being, and social and community cohesion services. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English and mathematics make up over 50% of the offer. A significant proportion of BAES ESOL courses are for learners who are at Entry level 1 or "New to ESOL", which means they are at the very first stages of English language understanding and usage. BAES is working with partner organisations to establish a single point of contact website for anyone who would like to learn ESOL in the Birmingham area. The website must be designed for multiple stakeholders including potential learners, partner organisations and administrators. It must be responsive and interactive with options for translation capability for a wide range of languages. To design and build an interactive website to host course information on English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) and match potential learners to appropriate courses and providers. In addition, the website will accommodate an English language screening tool. The website needs to be highly responsive, interactive and accessible to non-English speakers. The website will be used by providers of formal and informal ESOL, including third sector providers. Use of the website should not carry any license fee for users, whether it is providers or non-English speakers. The website needs to be in use by 4th October 2021 with a launch event on 8th October 2021. This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing 26th July 2021 until 25th July 2024. The contract will be renewed on an annual basis based on budget availability and supplier performance (including the ability of the provider to meet deadlines and project goals). The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 25th June 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https:/... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3fa2f58-1228-4be5-a3af-4221b2faef0d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48980000 - Programming languages and tools

48985000 - Programming languages

72212610 - Database software development services

72212980 - Programming languages and tools development services

72212983 - Development software development services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2024 3-4 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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