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title: "ESOL and Cohesion Programme"
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# ESOL and Cohesion Programme

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-051d6c3e-82bd-440c-a9d7-d1ee945936c6

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "ESOL and Cohesion Programme," aimed at addressing the English language needs of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Oxford. This procurement falls under the category of education and training services, with a total contract value of £38,000. The tender was published on 9th November 2017, with the tender period set to close by 30th November 2017. The contract is intended to start on 25th June 2018 and run until 30th November 2018, and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational and community service delivery. Given the funding from the Controlling Migration Fund, businesses experienced in providing English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses or related support services will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing social cohesion and providing tailored educational services in the local context may be best positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Oxford is home to a number of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have English language needs. Although multiple agencies provide a range of vital support, it has been identified that many migrants require additional support before they can attend accredited ESOL level 1 and similar courses. Non-accredited pre-Entry ESOL was identified as an area that required further support and consultation with ESOL providers identifying that longer courses would be beneficial. In August 2017 Oxford City Council was successful in gaining central government funding from the Controlling Migration Fund. Part of this funding is to provide unaccredited pre-entry ESOL and orientation courses; improve ESOL delivery in Oxford; and support the development of service packs. Funding is available for a two year programme, however year 2 funding is dependent on achievement of year 1 outcomes. We are looking for an organisation to deliver the following programme in the city of Oxford and benefitting residents in the ci

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7175fd-5013-4a2e-ae2e-5151a6463c62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHNIC MINORITY BUSINESS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7175fd-5013-4a2e-ae2e-5151a6463c62
- 10 Nov 2017 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7175fd-5013-4a2e-ae2e-5151a6463c62
- 9 Nov 2017 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7175fd-5013-4a2e-ae2e-5151a6463c62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7175fd-5013-4a2e-ae2e-5151a6463c62
  20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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