--- title: "Market Engagement for Commissioning Refugee and Asylum Seeker, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-01" --- # Market Engagement for Commissioning Refugee and Asylum Seeker, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision. Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486a6.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for Commissioning Refugee and Asylum Seeker, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide language training to refugees and asylum seekers in the UKH14 region of Suffolk. It is part of the Home Office's Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy, and the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme. The key date to note is the deadline for completing the provider questionnaire, which is 16th August 2024. The framework being developed will not duplicate existing services but will enable bespoke ESOL sessions across Suffolk, with a future notice date set for 18th September 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality ESOL provision. It presents a promising avenue for growth for providers who can adhere to pre-agreed terms including pricing, quality standards, and delivery. Additionally, the framework agreement allows for both call-off orders and direct awards, providing a flexible procurement method that can benefit businesses of various sizes. Engaging in this tender could position companies as key players in supporting refugee integration and self-sufficiency in Suffolk and potentially beyond. ## Notice Suffolk County Council is responsible, as part of the Home Office funding instructions for the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy and the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme, for ensuring adult refugees arriving in Suffolk under these schemes are able to access a minimum of 8 hours per week of Formal Language Training (ESOL).In addition, Suffolk County Council works with partners to provide ESOL provision for asylum seekers living in Suffolk.Suffolk County Council need providers in place that can offer the right level of ESOL provision for refugees and asylum seekers, in the right areas, to enable them to progress towards the level of proficiency needed to function in their everyday lives, encourage integration, and move towards self-sufficiency. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Under Home Office funding guidelines for the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy and the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme, Suffolk County Council must ensure that adult refugees have access to a minimum of 8 hours per week of formal language training (ESOL provision) until they reach Entry Level 3 or for at least 12 months after their arrival in the UK. Additionally, we work with partners to provide ESOL services for asylum seekers living in Suffolk.This framework is being developed to enable additional ESOL to be provided across Suffolk in instances where bespoke sessions are required. It does not seek to duplicate existing provision which is funded via other grants.Framework Agreement OverviewA Framework Agreement sets out terms and conditions under which specific purchases (call-offs) can be made during its term without guaranteeing any minimum purchase volumes. Key Points:* No Guaranteed Volume: Sets terms for future purchases without guaranteeing minimum volumes.* Terms and Conditions: Pre-agreed terms including pricing, quality standards, delivery and payment terms.* Tender Process: Suppliers submit bids evaluated based on price, quality and social value. Successful suppliers are awarded a place on the framework.* Agreement Signing: Successful suppliers sign the framework agreement outlining terms and conditions.* Call-Off Orders: Issued when specific goods, services or works are required.* Direct Award: Contracts may be directly awarded based on predetermined terms, depending on service location within Suffolk.We would welcome your input to our Market Engagement exercise by asking you to complete a provider questionnaire. This will help us further understand the market capabilities. https://forms.office.com/e/z3rRJp4Jm4The questionnaire represents stage 1 of the market engagement process - dependent on the level of interest, stage 2 may include an opportunity to discuss the requirements via MS Teams eventPlease respond to the questionnaire by 16th August 2024. This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024096-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80580000 - Provision of language courses - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 09:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024096-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/z3rRJp4Jm4The ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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