Award

Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

Award

26 Apr 2021 at 10:44

TenderUpdate

16 Feb 2021 at 09:08

TenderUpdate

02 Feb 2021 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, in collaboration with High Life Highland, has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes – ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement". This active tender pertains to the education and training services sector, specifically focused on providing adult education and employability development for a Refugee Resettlement Programme. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total value of £240,000 GBP. Key dates include the submission deadline, which has been extended to 8th March 2021, and the contract period lasting 720 days from the award date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and employability services, particularly those offering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and tailored employability support. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, access to accredited courses, and the ability to work collaboratively within a framework agreement will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their market presence while contributing to the integration and skill advancement of refugees within the community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - English for speakers of other languages

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken. Under these arrangements, Highlife Highland will take the lead role in co-ordinating, delivering and reporting of English Language learning provision, and employability support for all adults resettled under the programme and work with key partners using the framework agreement, to provide a flexible and innovative approach to delivery, whereby bespoke pieces of work will be commissioned as required. The aim is to provide a more tailored, person-centred approach to English language acquisition which will enable service users to integrate with their communities and advance their skills sufficiently to be able to seek vocational learning, employability services and employment. Contractors on the framework will be required to work in partnership with the project's Adult Learning Co-ordinator to deliver a holistic and co-ordinated approach to English Language and tailored employability provision based on the individual needs of service users. Additional information: A tenderer can bid for 1 or both Lots.

Renewal: An extension is possible of up to 12 months.

Lot 2 - Tailored Employability Support

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken. Under these arrangements, Highlife Highland will take the lead role in co-ordinating, delivering and reporting of English Language learning provision, and employability support for all adults resettled under the programme and work with key partners using the framework agreement, to provide a flexible and innovative approach to delivery, whereby bespoke pieces of work will be commissioned as required. The aim is to provide a more tailored, person-centred approach to English language acquisition which will enable service users to integrate with their communities and advance their skills sufficiently to be able to seek vocational learning, employability services and employment. Contractors on the framework will be required to work in partnership with the project's Adult Learning Co-ordinator to deliver a holistic and co-ordinated approach to English Language and tailored employability provision based on the individual needs of service users. Additional information: Tenderers can bid for 1 or both Lots

Renewal: Extension is possible up to a maximum of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk, hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1349781700, +44 1349886600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEA SCOTLAND

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