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title: "English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055099"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055099

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process for the provision of "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)" services. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, focusing on education and training services. Located in South Shields, UK, the tender initially had a closing date for submissions on 11th July 2025, following an enquiry period that ended on 7th July 2025. The procurement, which used an open competition method below the threshold, initially aimed for the contract period to commence on 1st October 2025 and potentially extend till 30th September 2027. However, the tender was eventually cancelled due to the failure of proposals meeting the required quality criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those with experience in teaching English as a second language. Companies adept at developing tailored learning pathways that address the individual needs of learners, such as asylum seekers and refugees, would find this tender aligns well with their expertise. The procurement highlights the importance of understanding community dynamics and fostering relationships, making it ideal for SMEs and VCSEs with a nuanced grasp of community engagement and support for diverse groups. Despite the cancellation, such tenders underscore the potential for future business growth within education sectors aiming at inclusivity and community integration.

## Notice

To provide face to face education to enable learners to develop their English language skills in all aspects (reading Writing speaking and listening) to a level where they can confidently participate in everyday life. This will include participation in education, and employment within their community by providing accessible and tailored learning pathways that cater for individual needs and goals, while addressing potential barriers to participation. The service will help develop sustainable relationships between service users and members of the wider community by increasing access to, and participation in local English-speaking networks, activities and voluntary organisations, thus fostering a sense of belonging. Deliver ESOL provision to 20 individual learners from across South Tyneside resettlement programmes that include Asylum seekers, refugees, ARAP and Homes for Ukraine and to be delivered in the South Tyneside area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044904-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 15:23 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044904-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 08:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033945-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044904-2025
  31st July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033945-2025
  20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nepo.org/open

## Provenance

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