Award

English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 07:15

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by South Tyneside Borough Council involves providing English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services. The procurement is located in South Shields, UKC22, and targets services in the adult and other education category. With the procurement stage completed, the contract was awarded on 18th March 2026 to KEY SUBJECT TUITION LTD, an SME based in South Shields. The contract spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2026 and includes an optional extension of 12 months. The open competition procurement method was used, detailed as below threshold, aiming to deliver tailored learning pathways to support individual goals and enhance community integration for resettlement programme participants, including asylum seekers and refugees.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in education services to expand their client base by engaging in public-sector contracts. The procurement, worth £80,000 with a possible extension, supports SMEs like KEY SUBJECT TUITION LTD, encouraging bids from entities adept at delivering ESOL-focused education. Businesses capable of fostering sustainable relationships, understanding community needs, and providing quality educational frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this domain and potentially win contracts involving social integration and skill development for diverse learner groups.

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Notice Title

English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

Notice Description

To provide face to face education to enable learners to develop their English language skills in all aspects (reading Writing speaking and listening) to a level where they can confidently participate in everyday life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 1 x 12 month extension may be used if budget has not been spent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024696-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY SUBJECT TUITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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