English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

South Tyneside Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0583dbProcurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£80k

Awarded 14 Oct 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

21 Oct 2025

Description

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. This will include participation in education, and employment within their community by providing accessible and tailored learning pathways that cater for individual needs and goals, while addressing potential barriers to participation. The service will help develop sustainable relationships between service users and members of the wider community by increasing access to, and participation in local English-speaking networks, activities and voluntary organisations, thus fostering a sense of belonging. Deliver ESOL provision to 20 individual learners from across South Tyneside resettlement programmes that include Asylum seekers, refugees, ARAP and Homes for Ukraine and to be delivered in the South Tyneside area.

Scope

Reference
F8887
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2026
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2027

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

CPV classifications
80400000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Tender Valueprice30.00%
Delivery Teamquality15.00%
Understanding ESOL Provisionquality15.00%
Progression of Learningquality15.00%
Understanding the Communityquality15.00%
Presentationquality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£80k

Award date

14 Oct 2025

Contract start

03 Nov 2025

Contract end

02 Nov 2026

Awarded to
KS
SME