Scope
Reference
CPD4128072
Description
The requirement focuses on the delivery of a 12-month contract (with two optional extension years (1+1) subject to requirement, funding, approval and supplier performance) of targeted, flexible and intensive English language courses with wrap around employment support for unemployed and under-employed Ukrainians (see specification for eligibility) and Hong Kong British Nationals Overseas (HK BNOs) visa holders who are resettled in the England. The UK operates three
different Ukraine visa schemes to support those who wish to either come to or remain in the UK. (See specification for further details)
This programme is a priority for the Ministry. The Supplier will need to deliver at pace the following three objectives:
Objective 1: To assess learners' initial English Language skills and identify barriers to entering the employment
market, or into higher paid roles, and develop tailored support plans.
Objective 2: To provide English Language tuition to up to 4,000 individuals comprising of 50% Ukrainians and 50% HK BN(O)s, of which two thirds are unemployed and one third are in low-paid employment.
Objective 3: To provide high-quality, individualised employability support to up to 4,000 Ukrainians and HK BN(O)s in parallel to providing English Language classes.
Further details are available in the Specification
Total value (estimated)
- £12,480,000 excluding VAT
- £14,976,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months only.
There will be the option to extend this contract in yearly increments (+1+1) representing up to two additional years. Any extension to this contract will be subject to requirement, funding, ministerial approval, approval from HMT and the suppliers performance in the initial contract period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions will be managed and received via the eSourcing Portal detailed in the Documents section of this notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Response | he award criteria will be based on the most advantageous tender (MAT) using a Price per Quality Point (PQP) model, which assesses the quantitative relationship between the Supplier's quality score and... |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The preliminary market engagement was conducted in December 2024 prior to the implementation of the PA23 and regulations.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://atamis-5407.my.site.com/login?locale=us
The key documents supporting this procurement can be found and accessed in the Log on to the MHCLG Atamis e-procurement supplier website. The Authority will be administering the Procurement Process electronically via this eSourcing Portal. All communications with the Authority must be conducted via the Portal.
Support is available to help Suppliers to understand and use the Portal or query any issues with the eSourcing Portal via the following link:
https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/4612344115359
If you can't find what you're looking for there, the customer support team is available to assist you from 8 am - 6 pm (UK time in the English Language), excluding holidays by submitting a request;
https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new
For urgent technical assistance please call the helpdesk, Phone 44 29 2280 9277 Operational Hours 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday Excluding Public Holidays
Access Tender in Portal.pdf
Guide to accessing the tender documents
Access Tender in Portal (4).pdf
Contracting authority
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCX-8281-CLPR
2 Marsham Street
London United Kingdom
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government