--- title: "CPU5271 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-03" --- # CPU5271 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Service Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1f7912f-9e85-44eb-ae9d-ba98059b88ea.json) ## Summary The Nottingham City Council has issued a tender titled "CPU5271 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Service" for the provision of English language support to vulnerable individuals resettled in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire under various refugee resettlement schemes. The contract, valued at up to £600,000 over 3 years with a possible 2-year extension, is expected to commence on 1st October 2024. This tender falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and is classified under Education and training services. This tender presents an opportunity for experienced organisations to provide English language services to support refugees in their integration into the local community. Businesses in the education and training services sector with experience in working with vulnerable populations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender period ends on 4th June 2024, and the contract is open to SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the council's aim to engage smaller and socially conscious enterprises in delivering essential support services. ## Notice Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support service to vulnerable individuals resettled in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (Broxtowe & Gedling) under the United Kingdom's humanitarian refugee resettlement schemes, including, but not limited to: * United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) * Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) * Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) * Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) * Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) Nottingham City Council wishes to commission an ESOL service, term time only (38 weeks a year), which will be delivered by an experienced provider to facilitate the successful resettlement of refugees in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to meet the responsibilities for local authorities. The service is required to provide good quality group English tuition for speakers of other languages to support their English language skills progression and integration into life in the UK. These sessions are to be delivered in community and educational settings based on the individual's level of need. This is an activity-based contract. The contract value is estimated to be a maximum of PS600,000 over the total length of the contract (including any extensions), with a maximum of PS120,000 per annum. The contract duration will be for 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years at the Authority's discretion. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b76e4-2477-4e4b-b04b-ea3194dc71a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 May 2024 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b76e4-2477-4e4b-b04b-ea3194dc71a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4b76e4-2477-4e4b-b04b-ea3194dc71a1 3rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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