--- title: "English Language Support - Refugee Employability Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INGEUS" published: "2022-12-13" --- # English Language Support - Refugee Employability Programme Buyer: INGEUS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13f06e61-f8cd-41ca-8266-fb999794c7c0.json) ## Summary The Home Office is looking for partners to deliver English Language support for the Refugee Employability Programme across England. The programme aims to support refugees in achieving sustainable employment by improving their English language skills and integration into community services. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is Tuesday 20th December 2022, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st July 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for organisations experienced in adult and other education services, training services, and community, social, and personal services to engage in supporting refugee integration and employability. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, suited for SMEs and VCSEs interested in contributing to refugee settlement and employment readiness. ## Notice We are seeking Expressions of Interest from a diverse range of organisations and institutions to potentially partner with to deliver informal English Language support (including interpreters) & learning and formal ESOL training and accreditation across England on what will be the Refugee Employability Programme (REP) being commissioned by The Home Office. The new programme will be delivered in each of the 9 Strategic Migration Partnership areas and we are particularly interested in those organisations that understand current refugee programmes and are experienced at attracting refugees to their informal and formal programmes and supporting their progression towards English-speaking independence and preparation for work. The Home Office is establishing this service to support refugees entering the UK by legal and safe routes with the aim of moving towards and into sustainable employment. English Language skills will be critical in forming a part of this journey which will also include Integration into statutory and community services to aid their settlement and progression support through Employability activities and employer introductions. How to apply Please complete and submit an EOI via the link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/REPEOI/ by Tuesday 20th December 2022. You can save and return to your questionnaire at any time. For any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at partnerships@ingeus.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7112ca91-c4b8-438f-834e-281cd15e6d03 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INGEUS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2022 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7112ca91-c4b8-438f-834e-281cd15e6d03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7112ca91-c4b8-438f-834e-281cd15e6d03 13th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/REPEOI/ ## Notice URLs - http://www.ingeus.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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