---
title: "Tender for the provision of an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b08"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Tender for the provision of an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) service

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b08

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council initiated a tender process for the provision of an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service, aimed at supporting eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire. The procurement falls under the services category within the public authority - sub-central government scope. The process was initially active, with key milestones including an enquiry period ending on 8th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 15th June 2026. The contract was planned to commence on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension. However, the tender process was later marked as complete due to cancellation on 25th June 2026, following a reassessment of scope and market conditions to foster fair competition.

This tender presented a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of language courses, particularly those identified as SMEs or VCSEs, due to its suitability criteria. With a total contract value projected at £495,000, the opportunity highlighted the significance of offering competitive pricing alongside quality and social value contributions, which accounted respectively for 40% and 12% of the award criteria. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational services within the defined sector could benefit significantly upon re-tendering, once the council has realigned its requirements with current market capabilities.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to deliver an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service for eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the discretion of the Council the contract may be extended for up to an additional 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059732-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,000 |
| Lots value | £495,000 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80580000 - Provision of language courses

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 09:46 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059732-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045377-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059732-2026
  25th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045377-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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