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title: "Variation 2 - contract award Reg 72. English for Speakers of Other Languages and Employment Support - CONTRACT AWARDED"
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# Variation 2 - contract award Reg 72. English for Speakers of Other Languages and Employment Support - CONTRACT AWARDED

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab351160-3f4e-4e50-a1dc-d524ca103309

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Variation 2 - contract award Reg 72. English for Speakers of Other Languages and Employment Support - CONTRACT AWARDED." This contract falls under the Education and training services category, with the procurement method using an open procedure (above threshold). The contract period begins on 3rd July 2024 and ends on 31st March 2026. The initial contract value was £12,691,961.1, and a variation has increased this by £3,400,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 21st June 2024 and the contract start date on 17th April 2024. The contract is aimed at services to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services, including those focusing on employment support. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to their eligibility considerations. The extension and uplift of the contract's value, along with the inclusion of additional Social Value targets, underscore the potential for long-term collaboration and value generation for businesses engaged in this sector. The awarded supplier, Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation that has successfully secured this contract.

## Notice

VARIATION 2 in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) - to provide an eight month extension to the contract duration, uplift the value of the contract and additional Social Value targets. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5b9d25-0842-4ef7-9fc5-29a3b73f7bdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,691,961 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| 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 | CENTRAL BRITISH FUND FOR WORLD JEWISH RELIEF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 09:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5b9d25-0842-4ef7-9fc5-29a3b73f7bdb
- 18 Jul 2024 at 05:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5b9d25-0842-4ef7-9fc5-29a3b73f7bdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5b9d25-0842-4ef7-9fc5-29a3b73f7bdb
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1425a436-c97e-4419-b639-63a8d4e0e731

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