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title: "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)"
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# English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b49e046-e05b-4c70-b575-d16493f52c21

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council sought to procure services under the title "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)" to aid families in improving their communication skills within the workplace and education sectors. The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of training services, was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold and identified by the classification code 80500000. The tender documentation was initially published on 22nd January 2025, with the tender period closing on 20th February 2025. The awarded contract began on 21st May 2025 and will run until 20th May 2028. The services are to be delivered in Ashford, England, within the postal code TN23 1HU.

This opportunity is particularly significant for businesses specialising in educational services and training development, as it represents a substantial contract worth £250,344. Given the open nature of the procurement method, it was accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning the contract allows East Kent College Group, the awarded supplier, to enhance its portfolio and expand its service outreach. This tender demonstrates the potential for educational organisations to bolster their market presence and gain recognition within public sector procurement, encouraging similar enterprises to engage in future tenders.

## Notice

ESOL/25/1 Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a company to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to support families whose first language isn't English, to enable them to gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d98df6-ab38-47c0-b8f9-07aa29d43b1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 20 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,344 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST KENT COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d98df6-ab38-47c0-b8f9-07aa29d43b1d
- 22 Jan 2025 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c9bdc0-ac18-4d9a-ae70-0000f4430872

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d98df6-ab38-47c0-b8f9-07aa29d43b1d
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c9bdc0-ac18-4d9a-ae70-0000f4430872
  22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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