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This Way 4 English

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:18

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20 Aug 2024 at 14:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed the procurement process for the "This Way 4 English (TW4E)" project, aimed at providing education and training services, specifically English language development for vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. The procurement was conducted under the Electronic Market Place (EMP) with project reference KMCAS-216. The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 1st April 2025, with a potential option to extend up to 31st March 2028, subject to grant funding availability. The total value of the contract is approximately £165,000 per annum, with funding sourced from various government grants. The procurement method followed a restricted procedure and is now at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in English language instruction and support for migrants and refugees. The selected supplier for this tender is 'Third Sector Leaders', indicating a preference for organisations with substantial experience in community integration and support services. Businesses that are innovative in education delivery, possess strong community networking capabilities, or offer specialised advice and cultural awareness training would find this tender well-suited to their strengths. The strategic involvement in this project promises to enhance businesses' profiles, contribute positively to social welfare, and expand their market reach through collaborative efforts with Kirklees Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

This Way 4 English

Notice Description

This procurement exercise for This Way 4 English (TW4E) (the "Services") was conducted as a General Further Competition ("Further Competition") under the Electronic Market Place (EMP) Ref: KMCAS-216; Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees (the "EMP").

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise for This Way 4 English (TW4E) (the "Services") was conducted as a General Further Competition ("Further Competition") under the Electronic Market Place (EMP) Ref: KMCAS-216; Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees (the "EMP"). Kirklees Council in collaboration with the TW4E delivery partner will work across services, learning providers, employment support providers to develop a robust coordinated ESOL offer. This is to ensure those who need to start their ESOL journey or develop their English languages skills further to a point where they can connect with their neighbours, local networks and groups, access services independently and importantly progress on to further learning and gain employment. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately PS165k per annum. The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 1st April 2025. The anticipated expiry date for the Call-off Contract is 31st March 2027, with the option to extend by one (1) x twelve (12) month period to 31st March 2028 subject to grant funding being available. The funding for refugee and asylum seeker support is all from external Government grants. Currently, funding is received from the Department of Levelling Up, Communities and Housing (DLUHC) to support refugee resettlement programmes, such as Afghan Relocation Scheme, UK Resettlement Scheme and the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04921d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010613-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£494,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Additional Buyers

Kirklees Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Third Sector Leaders

Further Information

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