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title: "Bedford Borough UKRS ESOL Provision 21-24 - AWARD"
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# Bedford Borough UKRS ESOL Provision 21-24 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-567af2ba-944f-4dc2-b759-ed554f59d61a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council, which is seeking services related to the provision of English language classes and a themed holiday club for children under the UK Resettlement Scheme. The title of this award is "Bedford Borough UKRS ESOL Provision 21-24," and it falls within the education and training services sector. The contract, valued at £165,000, is set to run for three years, commencing on 9th August 2021 and concluding on 8th August 2024. The tender period closed on 23rd July 2021, and all activities are centred in Bedford, East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education, language training, and community services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational service provision could find a suitable fit, especially those with experience in delivering English language programmes. The successful contractor, King's Arms Project, is already positioned as a large supplier, offering insights into collaboration or competition for future projects in the expanding field of language and educational support services.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council requires the delivery and co-ordination of the following: o Term-time English Language classes for the adults under its UKRS (United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme) o An English Language themed Children's holiday club for primary school-aged children under Bedford Borough Council's UKRS. The commitment includes, amongst other details outlined below, the provision of English Language tutor/s, appropriate classroom/holiday club space, and associated workbooks/learning materials. This is a 3-year contract, with work commencing in September 2021 and ending in August 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6360c2-a23c-429a-8998-7e878daa82eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S ARMS PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6360c2-a23c-429a-8998-7e878daa82eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6360c2-a23c-429a-8998-7e878daa82eb
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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