--- title: "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Health Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2018-01-24" --- # English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Health Service Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6f37c11-5d31-49a6-81e1-5bb08dc5b129.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Health Service" project is led by the NHS Shared Business Services, aimed at improving health inequalities in West London. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £72,000 and a minimum threshold of £48,000. The tender is currently at the award stage, having a contract period starting from 1st November 2017 and concluding on 31st October 2020. Interested bidders were required to submit their bids via the EU-Supply portal by 12 noon on 5th October 2017. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those focusing on educational services, community health initiatives, or languages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from this project, as it is designed to enhance employability and social inclusion among underserved communities. Businesses that can deliver effective English language courses or health-related educational programmes will find this tender to be a suitable match for their capabilities. ## Notice The project's primary aim is to address health inequalities in the most deprived areas of West London CCG, through teacher led courses in English. It will be part of wider library health information initiatives, which include health promotion events in partnership with NHS using library sites, and engagement with BME and minority organisations. It is anticipated that the courses will have an impact on the following: * A and E attendance * Employability * Social and digital inclusion * Health and wellbeing * Have positive impact on effectiveness of GP services and budgets addressing, among other things, generic prescribing and tackle growth of antimicrobial resistance * English language skills * Increased use of library services by learners and their families Additional information: To access and download a copy of the Service Specification and details of the procurement process, potential Bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal "EU-Supply" available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com . Registration on EU-Supply is FREE OF CHARGE. Once logged into EU-Supply, search for TENDER REFERENCE 29216 "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Health Service", then REGISTER INTEREST. You can then download the documents. Please see EU-Supply Quick User Guide (attached) which will assist your use of the portal. For any technical support, contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ***DEADLINE for Bid Submissions via the EU-Supply Portal is 12noon, Tuesday 5th October 2017*** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4196ed41-8983-4828-926c-02c2032bfa29 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - bespoke single stage | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA LIBRARY SERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2018 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4196ed41-8983-4828-926c-02c2032bfa29 - 22 Sep 2017 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1883fd-5e21-4486-ac1c-8e413dd4b5aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4196ed41-8983-4828-926c-02c2032bfa29 24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1883fd-5e21-4486-ac1c-8e413dd4b5aa 22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2488aa62-113a-4c0f-87bc-4e71623b9563 EU Supply User Guide ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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