Tender

CPU5271 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Service

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 May 2024 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham City Council has issued a tender titled "CPU5271 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Service" for the provision of English language support to vulnerable individuals resettled in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire under various refugee resettlement schemes. The contract, valued at up to £600,000 over 3 years with a possible 2-year extension, is expected to commence on 1st October 2024. This tender falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and is classified under Education and training services.

This tender presents an opportunity for experienced organisations to provide English language services to support refugees in their integration into the local community. Businesses in the education and training services sector with experience in working with vulnerable populations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender period ends on 4th June 2024, and the contract is open to SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the council's aim to engage smaller and socially conscious enterprises in delivering essential support services.

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Notice Title

CPU5271 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Service

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support service to vulnerable individuals resettled in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (Broxtowe & Gedling) under the United Kingdom's humanitarian refugee resettlement schemes, including, but not limited to: * United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) * Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) * Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) * Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) * Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) Nottingham City Council wishes to commission an ESOL service, term time only (38 weeks a year), which will be delivered by an experienced provider to facilitate the successful resettlement of refugees in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to meet the responsibilities for local authorities. The service is required to provide good quality group English tuition for speakers of other languages to support their English language skills progression and integration into life in the UK. These sessions are to be delivered in community and educational settings based on the individual's level of need. This is an activity-based contract. The contract value is estimated to be a maximum of PS600,000 over the total length of the contract (including any extensions), with a maximum of PS120,000 per annum. The contract duration will be for 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years at the Authority's discretion. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b76e4-2477-4e4b-b04b-ea3194dc71a1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Krista Livsey
Contact Email
krista.livsey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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