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title: "ELT - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a14ee38-cd6c-4d4f-b364-4152997de141"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-07-05"
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# ELT - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a14ee38-cd6c-4d4f-b364-4152997de141

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking English Language Training providers for the delivery of language courses, with a focus on training civil servant tutors. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for July 21, 2023. The contracting authority is located at Defence Academy in Shrivenham, England. The industry category for this tender is Education and training services, with a specific focus on English language training. The procurement method is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather initial information from potential providers.

This tender presents an opportunity for Language Training providers with expertise in delivering English language courses to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The Ministry of Defence is looking for providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver high-quality language training services. The engagement end date is approaching, providing a clear deadline for businesses interested in participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

DCLC's English language training courses are delivered in part by permanent civil servant tutors. This in-house capability is augmented, when required, by contractor tutors. Appendix 1 provides an illustrative list of ELT language courses delivered within a training year (Apr - Mar) at DCLC. Language proficiency levels are expressed using a Standardised Language Profile (SLP) which reflects the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. DCLC is seeking a Provider (or Providers) who have the capability and capacity to deliver against the following high-level requirements: Please see link below for full details. Additional information: This notice is a RFI only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320b6ec7-14c3-46be-a475-ac03fe143148 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 21:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320b6ec7-14c3-46be-a475-ac03fe143148

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320b6ec7-14c3-46be-a475-ac03fe143148
  5th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56585
  RFI

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