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title: "Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e41"
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# Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e41

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## Summary

The Highland Council, in collaboration with High Life Highland, has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes – ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement". This active tender pertains to the education and training services sector, specifically focused on providing adult education and employability development for a Refugee Resettlement Programme. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total value of £240,000 GBP. Key dates include the submission deadline, which has been extended to 8th March 2021, and the contract period lasting 720 days from the award date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and employability services, particularly those offering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and tailored employability support. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, access to accredited courses, and the ability to work collaboratively within a framework agreement will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their market presence while contributing to the integration and skill advancement of refugees within the community.

## Notice

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - English for speakers of other languages

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken. Under these arrangements, Highlife Highland will take the lead role in co-ordinating, delivering and reporting of English Language learning provision, and employability support for all adults resettled under the programme and work with key partners using the framework agreement, to provide a flexible and innovative approach to delivery, whereby bespoke pieces of work will be commissioned as required. The aim is to provide a more tailored, person-centred approach to English language acquisition which will enable service users to integrate with their communities and advance their skills sufficiently to be able to seek vocational learning, employability services and employment. Contractors on the framework will be required to work in partnership with the project's Adult Learning Co-ordinator to deliver a holistic and co-ordinated approach to English Language and tailored employability provision based on the individual needs of service users. Additional information: A tenderer can bid for 1 or both Lots.

Renewal: An extension is possible of up to 12 months.

Lot 2 - Tailored Employability Support

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken. Under these arrangements, Highlife Highland will take the lead role in co-ordinating, delivering and reporting of English Language learning provision, and employability support for all adults resettled under the programme and work with key partners using the framework agreement, to provide a flexible and innovative approach to delivery, whereby bespoke pieces of work will be commissioned as required. The aim is to provide a more tailored, person-centred approach to English language acquisition which will enable service users to integrate with their communities and advance their skills sufficiently to be able to seek vocational learning, employability services and employment. Contractors on the framework will be required to work in partnership with the project's Adult Learning Co-ordinator to deliver a holistic and co-ordinated approach to English Language and tailored employability provision based on the individual needs of service users. Additional information: Tenderers can bid for 1 or both Lots

Renewal: Extension is possible up to a maximum of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEA SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80580000 - Provision of language courses

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2021
- 26 Apr 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008867-2021
- 16 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003074-2021
- 2 Feb 2021 at 10:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002024-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.highlifehighland.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23042
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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