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title: "Provision of English Language Training"
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# Provision of English Language Training

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe1670c-33a1-4a2f-8671-829ed1cf168c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of English Language Training" is facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. This contract falls under the industry category of training services, specifically identified by the CPV code 80500000. The location for service delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which concluded in the award stage, began with a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 13th January 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £4,953,233 GBP, and the award date was recorded on 13th January 2026, with the details published on 28th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities in the training services sector, potentially fostering business growth for companies focused on educational services catering to government or large organisational needs. While the contract does not prioritize SMEs or charities, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive language training services could considerably benefit from participating in similar future opportunities. The call-off nature of the procurement indicates the necessity of being part of applicable framework agreements, facilitating entry for pre-qualified suppliers like Language Services Direct Limited, the awarded supplier for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of English Language Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa46ca9-f4a7-40c1-8f03-42cb0b23a9b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,953,233 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,953,233 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE SERVICES DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa46ca9-f4a7-40c1-8f03-42cb0b23a9b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa46ca9-f4a7-40c1-8f03-42cb0b23a9b6
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b99023b4-11ff-4245-abc9-1f08bec47b0f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f363b203-febb-49ba-97e4-7a1c7f4beb76
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5349fbea-8d25-489f-9765-c554c05b5d54

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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