Tender

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) is inviting tenders for the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services aimed at supporting non-English-speaking families in developing the communication skills necessary for success in the workplace, education, and beyond. This procurement falls under the training services category (CPV code: 80500000) and is currently at the tender stage. The contract, valued at £270,000, will run for a duration of 1080 days with potential renewals. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic bids by 20 February 2025, 10:00 AM GMT.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in language training services, educational support, and social integration programs. Companies with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive language training and support services would be well-placed to compete. The open procedure procurement method being utilised here ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment, where submissions are expected to comply with the economic and technical selection criteria as outlined. This contract's considerable duration and potential for extensions further enhance its attractiveness for businesses looking to secure long-term engagements.

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Notice Title

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a company to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to support families whose first language isn't English, to enable them to gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a company to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to support families whose first language isn't English, to enable them to gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond.

Options: At the expiry of the contract.

Renewal: One year contract term with possible extension of +1 +1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d549
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002137-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1233330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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