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Syrian Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Syrian Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support" project, aimed at providing English Language Tuition and Cultural Integration Support services for Syrian refugees arriving in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contracts being signed on 31st July 2018. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and relevant activities will take place within the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area. Key deadlines include the termination of the tender period on 9th May 2018.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses operating in the fields of education, language services, and cultural integration support. Organisations that specialise in English language tuition, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable demographics, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong reputation for community engagement and support may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their reach and enhance service offerings as part of the UK Government’s Syrian Resettlement Programme.

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Notice Title

Syrian Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support

Notice Description

English Language Tuition and Cultural Integration Support Service for Syrian Refugees arriving in Edinburgh as part of the Council's participation in the UK Government's Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP).

Lot Information

Syrian Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Activities

The Service entails English Language Tuition (ESOL) assessment and classes, and Cultural Integration Activities that support vulnerable Syrian Refugees to integrate into local communities within Edinburgh as part of the Council's participation in the UK Government's Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP).

Renewal: The contract will allow for the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month extension periods.

Women Only Syrian Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support

Taking account of the service users' own cultural context and the consequent need to deliver a separate service for women this Lot is specifically for women only Syrian Refugees. The Service entails English Language Tuition (ESOL) assessment and classes, and Cultural Integration Activities that support vulnerable Syrian women to integrate into local communities within Edinburgh as part of the Council's participation in the UK Government's Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP).

Renewal: The contract will allow for the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327395
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£385,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2018Expired
Award Date
31 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
brian.mccreadie@edinburgh.gov.uk, darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315292160, +44 1315293079

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SAHELIYA

THE WELCOMING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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