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Tender for the provision of an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) service

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 09:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has initiated an active procurement process for the provision of an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service aimed at eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire. The tender process is classified under the services category within the language courses industry (CPV: 80580000) and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Herefordshire region (UKG11). This open procurement, falling below the threshold and identified by tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f6, requires interested suppliers to review the documents and submit their tenders by 22 July 2026. The enquiry period closes on 15 July 2026, ensuring potential bidders have ample time to raise questions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in providing educational services, particularly language instruction, have a strategic opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. The contract term is from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with potential extensions up to 2029. Quality, social value, and price are important award criteria, making this tender ideal for providers who can offer high-quality educational outcomes and social benefits, alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) service

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to deliver an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service for eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire. This procurement is being re-issued following the discontinuation of a previous tender exercise which was recently advertised to the market. Previous Tender: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-045377 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-069b08 Published 18 May 2026, 2:16pm Due to the need to implement the service within a limited timeframe and ensure continuity of provision, the tender period has been reduced. The Council considers that this timeframe is sufficient for suppliers to prepare and submit a response, taking into account that the opportunity has recently been subject to a previous procurement exercise. Suppliers should review the procurement documents in full before submitting a tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the discretion of the Council the contract may be extended for up to an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064008-2026
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

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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