Planning

English for Speakers of Other Languages Review

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "English for Speakers of Other Languages Review". This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and aims at enhancing the ESOL programme within the region of UKM63, particularly addressing the needs of Ukrainian refugees resettling in the area. The expected value of the tender is £15,000. The procurement method involves a Request for Supplier Information (RFI) to gather insights and potential interest from suppliers. Key dates include the publication date of October 22, 2024, with future notices expected by November 29, 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, language instruction, and consultancy, particularly those experienced in refugee integration and resettlement programmes. Companies with a strong background in delivering hybrid educational models, inclusive of both online and face-to-face learning, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can provide visibility and potential long-term collaboration prospects with Argyll and Bute Council, furthering businesses’ portfolios and establishing a foothold in public service contracts within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English for Speakers of Other Languages Review

Notice Description

As part of the development process for a procurement strategy for our ESOL Review, Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Supplier Information (RFI). At this time Argyll and Bute Council would like to hear from suppliers who would be interested in carrying out this review for us. Therefore, if you are interested, please contact us by email with a short overview of your organisation and a summary of any experience you have of delivering this.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council's Refugee Resettlement programme includes the delivery of English classes (ESOL) to adult learners. Our ESOL programme which was established as face to face and this moved to online delivery during Covid. Teaching returned to online in 2022-23 due to the rising demand from increasing numbers of Ukrainian refugees resettling across the local authority area. Our ESOL programme is now moving to a hybrid model with online and some face to face learning in some of our towns. As our ESOL programme has undergone such significant change and rapid growth in recent years, we now want to take the opportunity to review our model of delivery. We are looking for consultants to help us review our programme, better hear our learners and tutor's voices and help us to develop a model which works for Argyll and Bute and most importantly those resettling in Argyll and Bute fleeing war, famine and other natural disasters.. Please see the enclosed file for full details of this requirement: RFI - English for Speakers of Other Languages Review, Argyll and Bute Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780949
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516638
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Dunlop
Contact Email
david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604011

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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