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title: "LPS ACS Framework Agreement for the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - RFQ 15168256"
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# LPS ACS Framework Agreement for the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - RFQ 15168256

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9105cf1c-7ba1-4155-bc44-fcf1cad13a0a

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is conducting the procurement for the "LPS ACS Framework Agreement for the Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)" as part of the Syrian Resettlement Programme and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme. The procurement falls within the education and training services category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender process is currently complete following the award date of 16th July 2017. The framework agreement spans a contract period from 17th July 2017 to 16th July 2021, with contract values of up to £1,008,000 over four years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th June 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses in the education, training, and community services sectors. Companies capable of delivering ESOL classes, learner assessments, and community support will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations can leverage this framework to participate in the provision of language services to aid refugees adapting to life in the UK. The collaboration with Lancashire County Council underscores the importance of local engagement and support in delivering these essential services.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is undertaking the procurement of a service which is intended to provide English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) for adult refugees (aged 19 or over) arriving in Lancashire (including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen) as part of the Syrian Resettlement Programme and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme for two years after arrival in the United Kingdom. Lancashire's Local Authorities have agreed to resettle up to 575 refugees under the Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP) and the Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) between 2016 and 2020. It is the intention that Lancashire County Council will coordinate these programme on behalf of all Local Authorities in Lancashire. The intended objectives of the service are to: * Undertake an assessment with each learner of their English language capability to determine appropriate support arrangements through provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); * To ensure that resettled refugees are accessing ESOL provision within one month of arrival and for two years after arrival; * Provide ESOL classes to learners; * Coordinate or liaise with other organisations in each locality (e.g. third sector groups providing 'conversational classes') who provide English language services; * Provide advice and guidance to learners to enable them to maximise all learning opportunities in the community. Additional information: Please note, the annual contract values of the Framework Agreement are as follows: Year 1 - Up to a maximum of PS168,000; Year 2 - Up to a maximum of PS336,000; Year 3 - Up to a maximum of PS336,000; Year 4 - Up to a maximum of PS168,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0678805-b583-46e9-bb62-19e33bd1679d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,008,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,007,832 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0678805-b583-46e9-bb62-19e33bd1679d
- 18 May 2017 at 10:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27bbc48e-f2b6-46e4-96e4-a64b503e79c5
- 17 May 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27bbc48e-f2b6-46e4-96e4-a64b503e79c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0678805-b583-46e9-bb62-19e33bd1679d
  1st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27bbc48e-f2b6-46e4-96e4-a64b503e79c5
  18th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link

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