Tender

Provision of Homes for Ukraine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2026-29

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Jul 2025 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 14:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is conducting a tender process to procure services for the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to Ukrainian guests under the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) and Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) schemes. The procurement pertains to the adult education services industry, focusing on offering language courses that aid in the integration of Ukrainian guests into the community. Located in Nottingham, the council invites interested parties to participate in an open competition for this sub-central government public authority contract. The tender process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with critical deadlines set for 5th December 2025 for enquiries and 12th December 2025 for tender submissions. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and initially run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions, making a significant investment of £550,000 available under a light-touch procurement regime.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in educational and language services, particularly those familiar with supporting immigrant communities. Given the tender's focus on SMEs and VCSEs, this is a lucrative opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary sector organisations that can deliver high-quality educational outcomes. Organisations capable of adapting services to meet cultural and integration challenges would be well suited to compete for this opportunity, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector and expanding their reach in the UK educational services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Homes for Ukraine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2026-29

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is commissioning adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision for Ukrainian guests under the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) and Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) schemes. The Council is seeking a provider to deliver ESOL services to support Ukrainian guests in improving their English language skills and supporting their integration into the community. The service will be funded through HFU tariff funding and managed by the Council's HFU team. The service will deliver adult ESOL provision for Ukrainian guests aged 18+ under the HFU and UPE schemes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and will last for an initial period of three years. There will be the option for two twelve-month extensions.

Planning Information

The Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise (see link) and is asking organisations to submit comments & ideas to support and shape the development of the ESOL Education offer to Ukrainian guests on Ukraine visa schemes. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3766428d-3b5b-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 We have included some questions that should be completed on the response form and returned to us via the Portal by 12 noon on Thursday, 31st July 2025. The information and insight we obtain from this will then support the development of a tendering exercise later in the year. Neither the intentions nor the purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to confer any advantage upon its participants in any future procurement process. This document and associated information are not a call for tenders and tender responses but may support in the development of any future tender information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073283-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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