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title: "English as Second or Other Language (ESOL) for Asylum Seekers & Refugees"
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# English as Second or Other Language (ESOL) for Asylum Seekers & Refugees

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27508c9a-c4b8-4a00-b811-2fcc529a4df2

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## Summary

Torbay Council has awarded a contract for the provision of English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) services tailored for asylum seekers and refugees in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £72,480, has been awarded to Imagine - Torbay Multicultural Group CIC. The tender falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, with the procurement method involving a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract's delivery period begins on 9th September 2024 and ends on 8th September 2026. Key stakeholders include various refugee groups such as Ukrainian refugees, Afghan resettlement participants, and British National Overseas (Hong Kong) visa holders.

This ESOL tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in multicultural and refugee support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit from this project, aligning well with Torbay Council’s focus on community-driven initiatives. Firms specialising in language training and integration services can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Torbay Council has awarded a contract to deliver an English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) provision to people supported under Home Office identified pathways living within Torbay. These include, but are not limited to, Ukrainian refugees, Afghan resettlement, asylum seekers placed in dispersal accommodation, refugees placed in temporary accommodation, British National Overseas (Hong Kong) visa holders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec44bff0-23ac-4e72-a7a1-ff3248dac339 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,480 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGINE - TORBAY MULTICULTURAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec44bff0-23ac-4e72-a7a1-ff3248dac339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec44bff0-23ac-4e72-a7a1-ff3248dac339
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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