--- title: "QU104 - Regional ESOL Mapping and Coordination" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-14" --- # QU104 - Regional ESOL Mapping and Coordination Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b0aca2a-d583-457b-b0f9-fd4dbf2833a4.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is currently tendering for the project titled "QU104 - Regional ESOL Mapping and Coordination" aimed at enhancing ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision across the West Midlands. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 27th March 2018. Bidders are expected to have expertise in mapping ESOL services and coordinating efforts to address identified gaps. This project is set to commence work in the week beginning 9th April 2018, with interviews for shortlisted candidates scheduled for 3rd April 2018 in Birmingham. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of research, consultancy, and education, particularly those specialising in language services, data analysis, or community development. Companies that possess strong capabilities in engaging with local authorities and delivering sustainable educational initiatives would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this project aligns with broader integration goals, potentially enabling these businesses to foster further collaborations within the local community. ## Notice The West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership (WMSMP) works with national, regional and local partners to ensure that the region can deal with, and benefit from, migration. We are hosted by Birmingham City Council. For migrants and new arrivals, English language skills are central to integration into British society and the local labour market. Having a strategic framework to support the development of these skills can 'help to unlock migrant capabilities, save costs to public services in the long term and promote a more integrated and socially cohesive society' (Demos, 2014). WMSMP is commissioning a regional mapping and coordination project for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision in the West Midlands. It is expected that the successful applicant/s will map ESOL provision across the region and be able to estimate the needs of resettled adults, using pre-arrivals data. They will support local authorities (at upper-tier) to develop plans to fill highlighted gaps, and to support an increase in the availability of ESOL, ensuring appropriateness of provision. Finally, they will have a strong skillset in identifying and sharing good practice and wider learning opportunities, and will consider innovative ways of doing this. WMSMP places a strong emphasis on ensuring the sustainability and replicability of the project is fully explored, and will expect successful applicant/s to demonstrate this throughout and to make recommendations in this regard. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed documentation should be returned by noon on 27th March 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Shortlisted bids may be invited to interview with West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership on Tuesday, 3rd April 2018. Interviews will be held in the Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB. Please note that successful bids will be expected to commence work in the week commencing 9th April 2018. Closing date: Tuesday, 27th March 2018 Location: West Midlands Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df9d370-ce11-471c-b65f-baf5db576af6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2019 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71620000 - Analysis services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2018 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df9d370-ce11-471c-b65f-baf5db576af6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df9d370-ce11-471c-b65f-baf5db576af6 14th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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