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title: "Virtual ESOL Lessons and Employment Advisory Services"
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# Virtual ESOL Lessons and Employment Advisory Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f040531-7b55-4b24-9eec-113936eb923a

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for providing Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Lessons and tailored Employability Advisory Services. This project, classified under "Education and training services", aims to deliver virtual language courses and employability training services. The procurement was conducted through a direct award with negotiation, and the contract, valued at £549,944.65, has been awarded to The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief. The contract, which began on 7th October 2024, will run until 25th February 2025 and spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions globally.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on virtual learning and employability services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Providing services globally, this tender allows businesses to expand their reach, enhance their portfolio, and support participants in developing essential skills for employment. The Home Office, located in London, has demonstrated a commitment to partnering with skilled providers to fulfill these public service needs efficiently.

## Notice

The purpose of the service is for the provision of Virtual ESOL classes and tailored Employability Advisory Services for registered participants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4502bd31-7614-4ea5-b409-281b4fd76a43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award with Negotiation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 25 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £549,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £549,944 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CENTRAL BRITISH FUND FOR WORLD JEWISH RELIEF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80580000 - Provision of language courses

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4502bd31-7614-4ea5-b409-281b4fd76a43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4502bd31-7614-4ea5-b409-281b4fd76a43
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0e2529f-1829-4aa5-a9b1-b55ef9d5cc22
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