Tender

Language and International Links service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is conducting an open procurement process to acquire a Language and International Links service. This tender, categorized under Education and Training Services, represents an opportunity for engagement in the public sector in Hackney, UKI41 region. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties must submit their quotations online via the Proactis portal by 12:00 on 13th March 2026. This process is underpinned by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on sub-central government public authority sector services.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and international communication services. Organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs with teaching qualifications and relevant experience are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's emphasis on quality (75%) and price (25%) criteria. The contract, valued at £24,000, will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, offering stability and scope for long-term partnerships within the public sector. Businesses interested in tendering can leverage this opportunity to expand their influence and service provision within the UK education and training industry.

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Notice Title

Language and International Links service

Notice Description

Hackney Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to provide a Language and International Links service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020742-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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