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title: "UK English Language provision"
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# UK English Language provision

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb90ed8b-0e0d-4de1-ac77-f9183e875d96

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of UK English language training, led by Health Education England, is currently complete. The contract, valued at £2,673,500, is classified under the education and training services category and was initiated on 29 June 2020. The contract period spans from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, with a specific focus on supporting internationally registered nurses in the UK. The contract deliverables include enhancing the capacity for English testing and providing learning resources to eligible participants. The procurement method used falls under 'Other' categories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations engaged in educational services, language training, or support for international nurses. Firms with expertise in English language training, online learning platforms, or those capable of providing tailored exam sessions would be well-positioned to compete successfully for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate an emphasis on working with healthcare staffing and training initiatives will find this market particularly receptive.

## Notice

The aim of the programme is to identify, target and prioritise internationally registered nurses currently residing in the UK for EL training. Working with the NHS Trusts, the NMC, Occupational English Testing (OET) and the British Council (BC) will: * Identify the requirements and expand OET & IELTS testing capacity in the UK * Identify and develop a list of eligible IENs. * Block-book exam sessions for nurses. * Provide access to online learning materials relevant to their preferred exam. * Prioritise IENs s based on their likelihood of passing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda11c6-b6f3-4e76-8689-ab658b44a62f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,673,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,673,500 |
| 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 | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH COUNCIL; OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda11c6-b6f3-4e76-8689-ab658b44a62f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda11c6-b6f3-4e76-8689-ab658b44a62f
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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