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title: "MHCLG; Research into English Language conversation clubs and the role of volunteers - Contract"
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# MHCLG; Research into English Language conversation clubs and the role of volunteers - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-255b3156-1757-4a0b-b199-0a27966bc122

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract titled "Research into English Language conversation clubs and the role of volunteers," focused on social research services. This procurement process was initiated under an open procedure, with a total contract value of £225,000. The contract period commenced on 25th October 2019 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement was announced publicly on 29th October 2019, following an initial tender period that ended on 27th September 2019. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and education, particularly those with expertise in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) pedagogy. Companies with experience in developing volunteer programmes and community engagement initiatives would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore these opportunities, as the contract aims to harness the role of volunteers in language learning initiatives.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. Contract to establish two strands of complementary products that focus on the utilisation of volunteers to support language learning. 1) The first strand will prototype, test and produce a best-practice model and supporting guide for how to set-up and run "conversation clubs". 2) The second strand will create a range of products that provide advice for individuals and organisations on appropriate roles for volunteers in English language learning as well as support materials for volunteers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fb4466-5470-4c7e-9f07-934f0fb7d506 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2019 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fb4466-5470-4c7e-9f07-934f0fb7d506
- 11 Sep 2019 at 20:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053c6455-c071-4335-8dd1-79c0668c060e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fb4466-5470-4c7e-9f07-934f0fb7d506
  29th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053c6455-c071-4335-8dd1-79c0668c060e
  11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c87317e-a63b-4fd7-8dcf-037dea7c75e7
  How to access the Bravo portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2c9f9bf-5924-45ef-bf35-e8a5c9a3217b
  Attachment 1 - About The Procurement v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a921265b-3f61-4972-af89-9b0d47f93030
  Attachment 2 - How To Bid Incl Evaluation Criteria v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bf94026-09f4-4424-aa3c-a2dc96180d46
  Attachment 3 - SoR - Attachment 2 - English Language conversation clubs v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45a56227-ba32-49b5-a56e-524a3534241b
  Attachment 4 Part 1 - Conditions of Contract General v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5acc2e3c-6e63-4803-ab53-540591edd963
  Attachment 4 Part 2 - Conditions of Contract for Services v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dda82c3f-3162-43fe-a41c-b7f88189bf23
  Attachment 5 - Price Schedule v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/024d1301-2dc3-4247-b553-d094c306f711
  CPD-004-119-192; Contract Award Letter - CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

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