--- title: "The Growth Company ITT for Refugee Employability Programme ESOL Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2023-07-11" --- # The Growth Company ITT for Refugee Employability Programme ESOL Framework Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50e576c4-a7cc-4119-8610-a840785d0955.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is seeking providers for the Refugee Employability Programme in the Yorkshire and Humber area. This opportunity involves English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) delivery, with a focus on supporting refugees into sustainable employment. The tender deadline is 17.00pm on Tuesday 25th July 2023, and the contract will run from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold for services related to translation, interpretation, e-learning, and personal development training services. This tender process by The Growth Company presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing ESOL services and supporting refugee integration. Businesses with accreditation for ESOL provisions are suited for this opportunity. The location of the procurement covers the Yorkshire and Humber area, and businesses offering language courses or community action programs could find this tender conducive for business growth. ## Notice The Growth Company are looking to appoint a framework of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) providers to work with The Growth Company (GC) in the Yorkshire and Humber area for the Refugee Employability Programme (REP). The overarching aim of the Refugee Employability Programme (REP) is to enhance the support already provided to refugees (from safe/legal routes) to help them integrate and become self-sufficient more quickly. It is focused on supporting refugees into sustainable employment, or self-employment, tailored to refugees' needs and skills. We will call off of the framework where existing provision (AEB etc.) cannot be accessed. Requirements will vary and may include accredited and non-accredited delivery. Successful bidders must be accredited and be able to provide evidence of centre and qualification approval. You are required to make your tender submission via the Panacea e-tendering platform. To apply for the opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once registered, you will be able to log into the system, express your interest and download the tender documentation. Your tender submission will be made on the Panacea Portal. Submissions must be submitted in the required format and be returned by 17.00pm on Tuesday 25th July 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540093d3-9b55-4b0d-aae0-975879c5707e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 80580000 - Provision of language courses - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 11 Jul 2023 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540093d3-9b55-4b0d-aae0-975879c5707e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540093d3-9b55-4b0d-aae0-975879c5707e 11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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