---
title: "English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583db"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583db.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583db

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by South Tyneside Borough Council involves providing English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services. The procurement is located in South Shields, UKC22, and targets services in the adult and other education category. With the procurement stage completed, the contract was awarded on 18th March 2026 to KEY SUBJECT TUITION LTD, an SME based in South Shields. The contract spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2026 and includes an optional extension of 12 months. The open competition procurement method was used, detailed as below threshold, aiming to deliver tailored learning pathways to support individual goals and enhance community integration for resettlement programme participants, including asylum seekers and refugees.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in education services to expand their client base by engaging in public-sector contracts. The procurement, worth £80,000 with a possible extension, supports SMEs like KEY SUBJECT TUITION LTD, encouraging bids from entities adept at delivering ESOL-focused education. Businesses capable of fostering sustainable relationships, understanding community needs, and providing quality educational frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this domain and potentially win contracts involving social integration and skill development for diverse learner groups.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 1 x 12 month extension may be used if budget has not been spent

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024696-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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), 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEY SUBJECT TUITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024696-2026
- 21 Oct 2025 at 07:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066921-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 08:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047121-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024696-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066921-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047121-2025
  8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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