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title: "Provision of Homes for Ukraine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2026-29"
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# Provision of Homes for Ukraine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2026-29

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a5b

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is leading the procurement process for the "Provision of Homes for Ukraine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2026-29" programme. This initiative focuses on furnishing adult ESOL services to aid Ukrainian guests in enhancing their English proficiency and facilitating their integration into the community. The Council aims to appoint a provider under the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) and Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) schemes, with funding via HFU tariff provisions. The procurement method chosen is an open competition below the threshold, suggesting a more inclusive bid process. The contract for this service is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and will span over three years, with possibilities for two twelve-month extensions, covering regions UKF15 and UKF16 within the United Kingdom. The procurement has successfully moved through key phases, from planning to award, with the Afghanistan & Central Asian Association as the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education services and language courses, particularly those experienced in ESOL provision. Organisations with expertise in community integration support and language skills enhancement are positioned well for these services. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it a suitable opportunity for diverse entities aiming to expand their offerings within public service domains. With an expected contract value of £478,020, this procurement aligns with strategies to bolster community-focused educational services, providing pathways for business expansion and recognition as service leaders in the adult education sector. Businesses focused on quality service delivery are likely to thrive through this initiative.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is commissioning adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision for Ukrainian guests under the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) and Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) schemes. The Council is seeking a provider to deliver ESOL services to support Ukrainian guests in improving their English language skills and supporting their integration into the community. The service will be funded through HFU tariff funding and managed by the Council's HFU team. The service will deliver adult ESOL provision for Ukrainian guests aged 18+ under the HFU and UPE schemes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and will last for an initial period of three years. There will be the option for two twelve-month extensions.

### Planning Information

The Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise (see link) and is asking organisations to submit comments & ideas to support and shape the development of the ESOL Education offer to Ukrainian guests on Ukraine visa schemes.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3766428d-3b5b-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
We have included some questions that should be completed on the response form and returned to us via the Portal by 12 noon on Thursday, 31st July 2025. The information and insight we obtain from this will then support the development of a tendering exercise later in the year.
Neither the intentions nor the purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to confer any advantage upon its participants in any future procurement process.
This document and associated information are not a call for tenders and tender responses but may support in the development of any future tender information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016911-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £478,020 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFGHANISTAN & CENTRAL ASIAN ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016911-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073283-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037924-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037906-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016911-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073283-2025
  12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037924-2025
  7th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037906-2025
  7th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Further information can be found in the tender documentation on the e-tendering portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://acaa.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3766428d-3b5b-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

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