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title: "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffa1"
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# English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffa1

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council awarded a contract titled "English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)" to Cambridge Regional College. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, classified below threshold. The award was completed on 8th May 2026, with a contract start date of 8th May 2026 and end date set for 11th March 2027, allowing possible renewals up to 2029. This process transitioned from the tender phase, which ended on 2nd February 2026, concluding with the award phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in education services, particularly those experienced in delivering ESOL programmes. Ideal candidates would include large educational institutions or organisations with a proven track record in language training. The contract specifies the need for accredited providers capable of adapting services for refugees under various UK government resettlement programmes. Businesses capable of providing flexible, culturally-sensitive education solutions to refugees and asylum seekers would find this contract particularly suitable for expanding their services in the public sector.

## Notice

Cambridge is a proud city of sanctuary and as the local Council we want to ensure that all residents have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We know that many refugees are likely to have had their education or employment disrupted due to displacement caused by war and/or persecution. Refugees may face additional challenges to restarting education or employment due to having a low-level English and a lack of available English classes. This can lead to refugees relying on low-skilled or temporary employment. This contract aims to reduce this disadvantage by providing quick access to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. The successful supplier will: * Be an experienced and accredited ESOL provider with a pool of qualified teachers * Recognise the intrinsic link between English skills and being able to navigate life in the UK, such as finding employment * Provide all clients with access to an ESOL classes within 1-month of arriving in Cambridge for a minimum of 8-hours per week, including an initial assessment to gage individual ESOL levels across reading, writing, speaking and listening. * Enrol clients for ESOL exams when ready The service will be primarily aimed at those who have travelled on the following Government schemes: o Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) o UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) o Homes for Ukraine (HfU) and Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Regional and local authority data on some of these groups can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-regional-and-local-authority-data However, needs may change overtime and therefore it is important that the supplier is able to work with any refugee or asylum-seeking group. The supplier will recognise that world events can quickly influence what is required and who may need to access a service. The service must be flexible to needs and demonstrate a sound understanding of different customs and cultures and delivering a service to people who have experienced trauma.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042315-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042315-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 16:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000457-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042315-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000457-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=9a1f6028-3cdf-f011-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://www.camre.ac.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=eddd5cbf-3bdf-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-regional-and-local-authority-data
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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