--- title: "English Language Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-05-20" --- # English Language Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e519238-8b43-4453-a6e3-bf3fe5a0d5d0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for English Language Training to Language Services Direct Limited. The contract, valued at £813,000 GBP, has a contract period from 7th May 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The training services fall under the Education and training services category and specifically involve the Provision of language courses. The specific location for the delivery of services is at multiple country addresses. This tender for English Language Training presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those providing language training services. With a focus on strengthening international peace and stability, businesses with experience in language education and delivery to military personnel could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, with a total value of £813,000 GBP, aims to support Defence Engagement agendas and promote international security cooperation, offering potential growth prospects for suitable businesses. ## Notice The Defence Academy (DefAc) is responsible for developing the intellectual edge needed to support Defence Outputs. As part of International Group (Intl Gp), the Defence Centre for Language and Culture (DCLC), hereon referred to as the Authority, contributes to this vision through the delivery of English Language Training (ELT) to overseas military personnel in preparation for attendance at flagship UK Staff courses and as part of a wider Defence Engagement (DE) agenda. The Authority provides British military ELT to self-funding and UK sponsored international military personnel and civilian officials. ELT provision is recognised as a vital tool for promoting international security cooperation, strengthening international peace and stability, and supporting wider British interests. ELT is demand-led. As such, the scope of the requirement may fluctuate. While some of DCLC's ELT requirements are delivered by permanent Civil Servant Burnham Lecturers (BLs) and military personnel, delivery capacity is augmented when needed with commercially contracted tutors (hereon referred to as tutors). The Provider is required to have the capability, capacity and flexibility to support the DCLC permanent delivery team when required and tutors are expected to work collaboratively and in partnership with the Authority's BL team. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df64ae3a-f95b-49b8-9d65-f3a026fadf4d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2024 | | Contract period | 6 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £813,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £813,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | SHRIVENHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN6 8LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham | | Westminster constituency | Witney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LANGUAGE SERVICES DIRECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80580000 - Provision of language courses ## Release History - 20 May 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df64ae3a-f95b-49b8-9d65-f3a026fadf4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df64ae3a-f95b-49b8-9d65-f3a026fadf4d 20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d7e138-36cc-418c-aeba-6750c9859083 REDACTED ELT SOR - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47feed2b-6391-43bb-b40a-904ca91caea8 REDACTED ELT Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6630be79-15d5-4b6c-82a4-8fe829432905 ELT Opportunity Listing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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