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title: "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d549"
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published: "2025-01-22"
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# English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d549

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) is inviting tenders for the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services aimed at supporting non-English-speaking families in developing the communication skills necessary for success in the workplace, education, and beyond. This procurement falls under the training services category (CPV code: 80500000) and is currently at the tender stage. The contract, valued at £270,000, will run for a duration of 1080 days with potential renewals. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic bids by 20 February 2025, 10:00 AM GMT.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in language training services, educational support, and social integration programs. Companies with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive language training and support services would be well-placed to compete. The open procedure procurement method being utilised here ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment, where submissions are expected to comply with the economic and technical selection criteria as outlined. This contract's considerable duration and potential for extensions further enhance its attractiveness for businesses looking to secure long-term engagements.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a company to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to support families whose first language isn't English, to enable them to gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a company to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to support families whose first language isn't English, to enable them to gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond.

Options: At the expiry of the contract.

Renewal: One year contract term with possible extension of +1 +1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002137-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At the expiry of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002137-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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