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Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

21 Dec 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender for the procurement of Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support services. The council is looking to re-procure adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and cultural integration support activities for refugees in Edinburgh. The tender, with a total value of £600,000, is currently in the active stage and is open for submission until 7th September 2023.

This contract opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in providing ESOL assessment and classes, and cultural integration activities to refugees. Companies specializing in language tuition, cultural activities, and community integration services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties need to submit their bids electronically through the specified submission method. The tender aims to support the ongoing resettlement efforts for refugees under UK Government schemes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to re-procure adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and cultural integration support activities for refugees arriving in Edinburgh under UK Government refugee resettlement support programmes. The Council is funded by the UK Government to support the integration of refugees resettled under the United Kingdom Resettlement (UKRS) and Afghan Citizens Relocation (ACRS) schemes to which the Council has an ongoing commitment of resettling 150 people per year.

Lot Information

Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Activities

The service entails the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assessment and classes, and cultural integration activities (e.g. discussion groups on aspects of UK culture, visits to important historic and cultural venues, opportunities to meet and mix with longer-standing communities) that support vulnerable men, women and children and assist them to integrate into local communities. There have been cultural benefits from involving specialist third sector providers (e.g. more community-based approaches, access to large and culturally diverse volunteer groups) which the Council is keen to ensure service users continue to benefit from. The intention of this procurement project is to place a Contract involving specialist third sector providers for the continuing provision of cultural integration activities and language tuition for the next two years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods (2+1+1).

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods (2+1+1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Women Only Refugee English Language Teaching and Cultural Integration Support

The service entails the provision of Women Only English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assessment and classes, and cultural integration activities (e.g. discussion groups on aspects of UK culture, visits to important historic and cultural venues, opportunities to meet and mix with longer-standing communities) that support vulnerable men, women and children and assist them to integrate into local communities. There have been cultural benefits from involving specialist third sector providers (e.g. more community-based approaches, access to large and culturally diverse volunteer groups) which the Council is keen to ensure service users continue to benefit from. The intention of this procurement project is to place a Contract involving specialist third sector providers for the continuing provision of cultural integration activities and language tuition for the next two years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods (2+1+1).. Please note Lot 2 service provision is for women only.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods (2+1+1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000715953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485430
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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