Award

English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 Oct 2025 at 07:15

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process for the "English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)" programme to deliver adult education services in South Tyneside, UK. The procurement, carried out under an open competition method, reached its award stage on 15th October 2025, with the contracting period slated to begin on 3rd November 2025 and extend potentially until October 2027. Key Subject Tuition was awarded the contract, valued at £80,000, and will cater to adult learners, including asylum seekers and refugees, as part of local resettlement programmes.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for businesses engaged in educational and community services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in adult education and have the capacity to address diverse learner needs, enhance community involvement, and overcome barriers to participation. Companies familiar with the unique challenges of English language education in multicultural environments would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders in the future.

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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. This will include participation in education, and employment within their community by providing accessible and tailored learning pathways that cater for individual needs and goals, while addressing potential barriers to participation. The service will help develop sustainable relationships between service users and members of the wider community by increasing access to, and participation in local English-speaking networks, activities and voluntary organisations, thus fostering a sense of belonging. Deliver ESOL provision to 20 individual learners from across South Tyneside resettlement programmes that include Asylum seekers, refugees, ARAP and Homes for Ukraine and to be delivered in the South Tyneside area.

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/066921-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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