Award

UK English Language provision

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Award

31 Mar 2021 at 09:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of UK English language training, led by Health Education England, is currently complete. The contract, valued at £2,673,500, is classified under the education and training services category and was initiated on 29 June 2020. The contract period spans from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, with a specific focus on supporting internationally registered nurses in the UK. The contract deliverables include enhancing the capacity for English testing and providing learning resources to eligible participants. The procurement method used falls under 'Other' categories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations engaged in educational services, language training, or support for international nurses. Firms with expertise in English language training, online learning platforms, or those capable of providing tailored exam sessions would be well-positioned to compete successfully for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate an emphasis on working with healthcare staffing and training initiatives will find this market particularly receptive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK English Language provision

Notice Description

The aim of the programme is to identify, target and prioritise internationally registered nurses currently residing in the UK for EL training. Working with the NHS Trusts, the NMC, Occupational English Testing (OET) and the British Council (BC) will: * Identify the requirements and expand OET & IELTS testing capacity in the UK * Identify and develop a list of eligible IENs. * Block-book exam sessions for nurses. * Provide access to online learning materials relevant to their preferred exam. * Prioritise IENs s based on their likelihood of passing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb90ed8b-0e0d-4de1-ac77-f9183e875d96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda11c6-b6f3-4e76-8689-ab658b44a62f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
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
£2,673,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,673,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRITISH COUNCIL

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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