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EX2604 WDC ESOL Provision

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council is leading a procurement process for the provision of tailored English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services aimed at resettled refugees in the region of UKJ22, East Sussex, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified as "EX2604 WDC ESOL Provision," falls within the services category, specifically focused on language courses. This contract follows the direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with Samuel Reid as the supplier. The contract commenced on 10 February 2026 and is active until 9 February 2028, with possible extensions up to February 2030 based on performance reviews and local needs considerations. The gross contract value is £57,600.

This ESOL services contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in language course provision, particularly small and medium enterprises like Samuel Reid. Offering services tailored to refugees creates potential for further expansion into community-focused educational services. Companies in the language education sector, especially those with expertise in customised curriculum development to support resettled populations, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The contract's flexible extension opportunities encourage sustained business growth and adaptability to evolving demands in the local community.

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Notice Title

EX2604 WDC ESOL Provision

Notice Description

Provision of tailored ESOL to resettled refugees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013963-2026
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

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMUEL REID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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