Planning

English Language and Employment Support - re-procurement

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Planning

02 May 2025 at 12:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, based in London, has initiated the planning stage for a public procurement process. The contract titled "English Language and Employment Support - re-procurement" aims to deliver services across the United Kingdom. This open procedure focuses on training services within the central government's public authority sector. The procurement is valued at approximately £5 million, with a gross amount of £6 million. The planning document was published on 2nd May 2025, with a future notice date set for 16th May 2025. This contract covers various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with the contract period planned from 31st July 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language training and employment support, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating, companies can expand their client base and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. The initiative aims to improve employment outcomes for specific groups, thereby requiring providers who can deliver tailored and impactful services. Businesses with experience in delivering training services and those within eligible delivery regions will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Language and Employment Support - re-procurement

Notice Description

Expanding on the scheme delivered to support Ukrainians, the Department may follow this up with provision of a service to increase access to suitable English language training and employment support to be delivered throughout the UK to assist cohorts in entering or gaining higher-paid employment. It is expected that the cohorts will include additional Ukrainians as well as Hong Kong British Nationals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018782-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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