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title: "English language (ESOL) and learning support for refugees."
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# English language (ESOL) and learning support for refugees.

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ab963d5-abba-4a9c-a850-cba26cb37bfe

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cheshire West and Chester, is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of "English language (ESOL) and learning support for refugees." This tender falls within the education and training services category, targeting educational support for Syrian refugees as part of the vulnerable persons resettlement scheme funded by the Home Office. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 5th April 2018. The contract period commences on 1st May 2018 and extends until 30th April 2022, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on language education for refugees and similar vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete given their agility and tailored offerings. Engaging in this procurement could enable providers to expand their service reach while contributing positively to the integration and support of refugees in the UK.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the delivery of non-accredited pre-entry English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and for the significant support around that learning provision. The recipients are refugees who originate from Syria and are part of the vulnerable persons resettlement scheme funded through the home office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b00567-8cea-41cc-befc-204f9f37cb90 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b00567-8cea-41cc-befc-204f9f37cb90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b00567-8cea-41cc-befc-204f9f37cb90
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84ca03cb-151e-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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