--- title: "QU486 - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Hub - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-14" --- # QU486 - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Hub - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d1d3525-b1a3-4603-a60d-97e6b1ba92d1.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Birmingham City Council, focuses on the development of a website for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Hub. This contract, classified under programming languages and tools development services, is currently in the award stage with a value of £32,000. The contract period began on 13th September 2021 and will run until 13th September 2024, with a requirement for the website to be operational by 4th October 2021, followed by a launch event on 8th October 2021. Interested suppliers had until noon on 25th June 2021 to submit their quotations via the Council's e-tendering system. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in website development, particularly those proficient in creating interactive and responsive platforms. Companies with experience in developing accessible solutions for diverse language users and those providing software development services would be well-suited to compete for the contract. The potential for renewal and performance-based extension also allows suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with the Council, thus promoting business growth within the educational services sector. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for the provision of a website development project called the ESOL Hub. The Council provides a range of accredited and non-accredited learning programmes at entry level, level 1 and level 2 through the Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES). The purpose of these programmes is to improve learners' employment prospects and their wellbeing through the development of appropriate skills, health and well-being, and social and community cohesion services. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English and mathematics make up over 50% of the offer. A significant proportion of BAES ESOL courses are for learners who are at Entry level 1 or "New to ESOL", which means they are at the very first stages of English language understanding and usage. BAES is working with partner organisations to establish a single point of contact website for anyone who would like to learn ESOL in the Birmingham area. The website must be designed for multiple stakeholders including potential learners, partner organisations and administrators. It must be responsive and interactive with options for translation capability for a wide range of languages. To design and build an interactive website to host course information on English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) and match potential learners to appropriate courses and providers. In addition, the website will accommodate an English language screening tool. The website needs to be highly responsive, interactive and accessible to non-English speakers. The website will be used by providers of formal and informal ESOL, including third sector providers. Use of the website should not carry any license fee for users, whether it is providers or non-English speakers. The website needs to be in use by 4th October 2021 with a launch event on 8th October 2021. This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing 26th July 2021 until 25th July 2024. The contract will be renewed on an annual basis based on budget availability and supplier performance (including the ability of the provider to meet deadlines and project goals). The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 25th June 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https:/... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383ab94-37ab-43bb-8fe5-8d64990b0b3d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 13 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £32,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FABLR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48980000 - Programming languages and tools - 48985000 - Programming languages - 72212610 - Database software development services - 72212980 - Programming languages and tools development services - 72212983 - Development software development services - 72262000 - Software development services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2021 at 10:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383ab94-37ab-43bb-8fe5-8d64990b0b3d - 14 Sep 2021 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383ab94-37ab-43bb-8fe5-8d64990b0b3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383ab94-37ab-43bb-8fe5-8d64990b0b3d 14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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