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EAL (English as an Additional Language)

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council focuses on extending support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) services. This contract aims to continue the support hub operated by Lynnfield Primary School, ensuring successful integration for new international arrivals within primary education settings in Hartlepool. This process falls under the category of Education and Training Services, with procurement in the form of a direct method due to being below the competitive threshold. The existing arrangement started on 1st September 2023 and is set to run until 31st August 2025, with oversight provided by Hartlepool Virtual School. The total gross value of the contract is £120,000, continuing from the date signed on 1st September 2025, and spanning until 31st August 2027. The contract is now at the award stage, dated 5th December 2025, for services within the UKC11 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and service providers focusing on international student integration and language support. Organisations involved in education, particularly those specialising in linguistics and primary education, would find lucrative opportunities for growth and partnership through such contracts. Collaboration with established bodies like Lynnfield Primary School can provide a stable platform to develop inclusive educational practices and broaden service portfolios. The direct procurement method indicates that well-established entities, familiar with specialised educational needs, would be exceptionally well-suited to compete in such tender processes, fostering long-term relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Notice Description

Hartlepool Council have worked with Lynnfield over the past 2 years with Lynnfield operating a specialist educational support hub in order to ensure that new international arrivals have been supported to not only settle and integrate but are able to receive the best possible education for primary aged children including intensive language support. Continuing to utilise the services of the support hub provided by Lynnfield will ensure consistency of approach for the children and families involved as well as effective transition support to other primary and secondary settings for the children. Hartlepool Virtual School will retain oversight of the programme and will have clear and open communications with the provider in relation to expectations together with any adaptations required for the support over the duration of this proposed agreement. In essence, the funding will primarily cover staff costs with the remainder being used for resources. This is a contract extension of the arrangement in place from 01/09/23 to 31/08/25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079976-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYNNFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL - THE FEDERATION OF GOLDEN FLATTS & LYNNFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL (PART OF LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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