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title: "English Language and Employment Support for Ukrainian and Hong Kong BN(O)s"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05227e"
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# English Language and Employment Support for Ukrainian and Hong Kong BN(O)s

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05227e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has awarded a contract for "English Language and Employment Support for Ukrainian and Hong Kong BN(O)s" with an open procedure to enhance language skills and employability among these groups. This initiative, located in various regions of the United Kingdom, is currently at the implementation stage as of 16 June 2026, and aims to be completed by 9 October 2026. The programme is centered on delivering intensive English language courses alongside employment support. The procurement commenced with a tender phase, followed by an award process, involving the allocation of £14,976,000 gross value (subject to funding and performance considerations for potential extensions). This initiative, backed by UK legislation 2023/54, demonstrates the government's commitment to improving social integration and employment prospects for resettled individuals. The initial implementation phase had already achieved significant milestones in reducing barriers to employment, social engagement commitments, and language support by the end of March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in language education and employability training, particularly those experienced in working with diverse cultural groups. SMEs and organisations with experience in providing tailored educational services can benefit from engaging with this programme, which encourages the development of resilient supply chains and community integration. The contract’s open procedure allows businesses with innovative and responsive solutions to participate, as the government's focus is on performance and impact. Moreover, businesses that align with delivering social value and meet quality standards within training services have the chance to contribute to meaningful change, making it a viable market entry point for those looking to influence public sector projects.

## Notice

Scope/ Key Deliverables The programme is a priority for the Ministry. The Supplier will need to deliver at pace the following three objectives: Objective 1: To assess learners' initial English Language skills and identify barriers to entering the employment market, or into higher paid roles, and develop tailored support plans. Measure of Success 1: For 90% of all students to have a tailored support plan which identifies barriers to employment with agreed steps to reducing these barriers. For 85% of all students that have completed the course to report that employment support sessions were helpful, at the point of their completion of the course (to be determined by exit survey). Objective 2: To provide English Language tuition to up to 4,000 individuals comprising of 50% Ukrainians and 50% HK BN(O)s, of which two thirds are unemployed and one third are in low-paid employment. Measure of Success 2: For all eligible learners to have improved by at least half a level of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) qualification compared to their baseline at the start of the programme. Objective 3: To provide high-quality, individualised employability support to up to 4,000 Ukrainians and HK BN(O)s in parallel to providing English Language classes. For English Language Provision: Provide virtual intensive English language lessons of up to 20 hours a week as a minimum, delivered flexibly to suit the cohort's needs and a less intensive option of 3 days a week. This will include (but is not limited to): 1. Assessing students English learning needs. 2. Helping students improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in English aimed to enable them to access the employment market. 3. Providing specific language skills for those seeking employment in specific professional employment e.g., healthcare and education professions. 4. One to one support including regular check-ins to motivate and monitor progress. 5. Regular checks on attendance levels and learning of the English language. 6. End of course assessment leading to English certificate. For Employability Support Employment support should be delivered 1-2 hours per week after week three, increasing in intensity from week seven or fifteen if offering the less intense option. Depending on individual's needs, these sessions may be one-to-one support or provided in group settings. This will include (but is not limited to): 1. Assessing student's employment support needs. 2. Support with seeking recognition of existing professional qualifications where the qualification is relevant to the employment sought. The Supplier will not be expected to fund these but instead support beneficiaries through the application process. 3. Signposting to job boards and/or job opportunities. 4. Support with CV writing and job applications. 5. Undertaking interview practice including providing actionable feedback and role-playing cultural norms around interviewing as needed; 6. Support in preparing for self-employment, including but not limited to, signposting to local entrepreneurship services, and training to understand business, the UK tax system and how to access financial support and start-up capital. 7. Ensure that paid-for vocational and/or technical training is provided to a recognised standard (for example, in-line with qualification levels in England). 8. The supplier should be mindful of other employability schemes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months only. There will be the option to extend this contract in yearly increments (+1+1) representing up to two additional years. Any extension to this contract will be subject to requirement, funding, ministerial approval, approval from HMT and the suppliers performance in the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056564-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,480,000 |
| Lots value | £12,480,000 |
| Awards value | £12,480,000 |
| Contracts value | £12,480,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON UNITED KINGDOM |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL BRITISH FUND FOR WORLD JEWISH RELIEF(THE; THE CENTRAL BRITISH FUND FOR WORLD JEWISH RELIEF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:47 - Implementation - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056564-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:39 - Implementation - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031793-2026
- 14 Oct 2025 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065255-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 08:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041825-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 12:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026317-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056564-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract performance notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031793-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract performance notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065255-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041825-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026317-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-5407.my.site.com/login?locale=us
  The key documents supporting this procurement can be found and accessed in the Log on to the MHCLG Atamis e-procurement supplier website. The Authority will be administering the Procurement Process electronically via this eSourcing Portal. All communications with the Authority must be conducted via the Portal. Support is available to help Suppliers to understand and use the Portal or query any issues with the eSourcing Portal via the following link: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/4612344115359 If you can't find what you're looking for there, the customer support team is available to assist you from 8 am - 6 pm (UK time in the English Language), excluding holidays by submitting a request; https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new For urgent technical assistance please call the helpdesk, Phone 44 29 2280 9277 Operational Hours 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday Excluding Public Holidays Access Tender in Portal.pdf Guide to accessing the tender documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1641
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6217
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6222
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6238

## Notice URLs

- http://covrefugee.org
- http://www.connectedbusinessenglish.com
- http://www.culturalinks.co.uk
- http://www.englishpath.com
- http://www.figcollege.co.uk
- http://www.worldjewishrelief.org
- https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new
- https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/4612344115359
- https://www.growthco.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.malverninternational.com/

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