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title: "Tender for the provision of an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f6"
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published: "2026-07-08"
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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-06c5f6

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has initiated an active procurement process for the provision of an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service aimed at eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire. The tender process is classified under the services category within the language courses industry (CPV: 80580000) and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Herefordshire region (UKG11). This open procurement, falling below the threshold and identified by tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f6, requires interested suppliers to review the documents and submit their tenders by 22 July 2026. The enquiry period closes on 15 July 2026, ensuring potential bidders have ample time to raise questions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in providing educational services, particularly language instruction, have a strategic opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. The contract term is from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with potential extensions up to 2029. Quality, social value, and price are important award criteria, making this tender ideal for providers who can offer high-quality educational outcomes and social benefits, alongside competitive pricing.

## 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. This procurement is being re-issued following the discontinuation of a previous tender exercise which was recently advertised to the market. Previous Tender: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-045377 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-069b08 Published 18 May 2026, 2:16pm Due to the need to implement the service within a limited timeframe and ensure continuity of provision, the tender period has been reduced. The Council considers that this timeframe is sufficient for suppliers to prepare and submit a response, taking into account that the opportunity has recently been subject to a previous procurement exercise. Suppliers should review the procurement documents in full before submitting a tender.

### 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/064008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| 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

- 8 Jul 2026 at 09:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064008-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064008-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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