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title: "Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642477"
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# Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642477

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by The Highland Council for the "Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes – ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement." This initiative, categorised under the education sector, is based in Inverness, Scotland, and follows an open procurement method. The procurement stage has reached completion, with key dates including the launch of the tender on January 28, 2021, and the contracts awarded on April 13, 2021. The framework consists of two lots, focusing on English language support and tailored employability assistance for resettled refugees.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education and employability services, particularly those with experience in ESOL programmes. Suppliers capable of delivering flexible, innovative, and person-centred educational support will be well-suited to compete for the contracts. Additionally, companies proficient in collaborating with local authorities and capable of meeting the requirements outlined by The Highland Council will find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration within the community.

## Notice

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, have put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This includes a 2 Lot framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - English for speakers of other languages

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, have put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This includes a 2 Lot framework agreement. Under these arrangements, Highlife Highland will take the lead role in co-ordinating, delivering and reporting of English Language learning provision. They will provide employability support for all adults resettled under the programme and work with key partners using the framework agreement, to provide a flexible and innovative approach to delivery. Bespoke pieces of work will be commissioned as required. The aim is to provide a more tailored, person-centred approach to English language acquisition which will enable service users to integrate with their communities and advance their skills sufficiently to be able to seek vocational learning, employability services and employment. The contractor is required to work in partnership with the project's Adult Learning Co-ordinator to deliver a holistic and co-ordinated approach to English Language and tailored employability provision based on the individual needs of service users.

Renewal: An extension is possible of up to 12 months.

Lot 2 - Tailored Employability Support

Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, have put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This includes a 2 Lot framework agreement. Under these arrangements, Highlife Highland will take the lead role in co-ordinating, delivering and reporting of English Language learning provision. They will provide employability support for all adults resettled under the programme and work with key partners using the framework agreement, to provide a flexible and innovative approach to delivery. Bespoke pieces of work will be commissioned as required. The aim is to provide a more tailored, person-centred approach to English language acquisition which will enable service users to integrate with their communities and advance their skills sufficiently to be able to seek vocational learning, employability services and employment. The contractor is required to work in partnership with the project's Adult Learning Co-ordinator to deliver a holistic and co-ordinated approach to English Language and tailored employability provision based on the individual needs of service users.

Renewal: Extension is possible up to a maximum of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413027 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEA SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80580000 - Provision of language courses

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413027
- 16 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406798
- 2 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405527
- 28 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405260

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405260
  Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement - Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, are seeking to put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This will include a 2 Lot framework agreement for the provision of ESOL Language & tailored employability support so that a multi partnered approach around key themes can be taken.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413027
  Provision of Refugee Resettlement Programmes - ESOL for Language & Employability Framework Agreement - Highlife Highland and The Highland Council collaborating together, have put in place arrangements for the provision of adult education and employability development for the Refugee Resettlement Programme. This includes a 2 Lot framework agreement.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642477
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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