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# ESOL Provision

Buyer: COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-860b8263-104c-4274-b28c-ff6b69edda25

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## Summary

The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency is initiating a tender process for "ESOL Provision" as part of the Accelerate project, aimed at supporting individuals facing employment barriers in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This procurement is classified under Education and Training Services and has a total contract value of £45,000. The tender period closes on 26 July 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2 September 2019 and continue until 31 August 2020. Bidders must be prepared to offer courses in various locations, including Coventry and South Warwickshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and basic skills courses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method follows an open procedure that allows a broad range of providers to compete. Successful bidders will play a pivotal role in helping job seekers enhance their skills and ultimately improve their employability.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender: ESOL Provision - June 2019 Tender Reference: ACCP20002 1. Introduction The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CDA) is the lead partner of a local partnership which is delivering the Accelerate project. These contracts have been funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Building Better Opportunities Programme Accelerate aims to deliver a varied and holistic programme of support for people needing help to tackle barriers to employment across Coventry and Warwickshire. 2. Background to Tender The project has been delivering advice, guidance, confidence building, skills enhancements, barrier breaking and work experience to over 1000 unemployed or economically inactive people in Coventry and Warwickshire since July 2016, helping participants to overcome barriers and move towards and into employment. More information about the project can be found at www.accelerate.org.uk 3. Requirements The successful bidder will be required to provide ESOL and basic skills courses in English and Mathematics for Accelerate participants in a variety of venues across Coventry and Warwickshire. We require * 10 ESOL Courses at level 1 &2 * 3 Basic Maths courses (accredited) * 3 basic English courses (accredited) A minimum of 6 courses must be delivered in in South Warwickshire, a minimum of 6 in Coventry and a minimum of 3 in Nuneaton/ Bedworth. The successful bidder will be required to assess participants prior to them attending courses to ensure that the course level is appropriate. 4. Value A total of PS45,000 is available for this contract. This includes staff costs plus additional costs such as course units. The project allows a maximum 15% of total salary costs towards indirect costs (no evidence required) We are looking for an organisation who will be able to begin work no later than 2nd September 2019 and will deliver until 31st August 2020 5. Selection Criteria Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria * Successful track record of working on similar contracts * The extent to which the proposal meets the contract requirements * Value for money All tenders will be scored. Delivery to the specification will contribute towards 70% of the score, 20% towards previous experience and 10% towards Value for money. 6. Response Tenders should include information about how you would approach the training and your experience delivering similar activity in the past. Please also provide a breakdown of your costs (i.e. number of staff days, materials budget etc.) Please provide contact details of two suitable referees who can be contacted prior to the award of the tender. All tenders should quote the tender reference in the subject heading and be provided in writing and emailed to: Mandy Bygrave - Operations Manager Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency Email: m.bygrave@cwcda.co.uk CWCDA 30A Binley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5134ce9b-274e-459d-9520-c51597124f29 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 1JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5134ce9b-274e-459d-9520-c51597124f29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5134ce9b-274e-459d-9520-c51597124f29
  19th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.accelerate.org.uk
  Accelerate Website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cwcda.co.uk

## Provenance

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