Scope
Description
The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) seeks to appoint a Service Provider to supply an ESOL Project Worker. This worker will collaborate closely with the Hillingdon Employment Project Co-ordinator, who is employed by LBH and responsible for managing the ESOL project, overseeing monitoring and reporting, and building a stakeholder network across training, employment, and the voluntary sector.
Background and Context
• The project aligns with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Get Britain Working agenda, which aims to integrate employment and health support for economically inactive individuals, particularly those facing health-related barriers.
• The UKSPF has been extended to March 31, 2026, allowing local authorities to deliver flexible, locally tailored programmes.
• This initiative falls under the People and Skills investment priority, focusing on reducing employment barriers and enhancing skills for local growth.
Project Objective
The ESOL Project Worker will deliver intensive English language support to economically inactive individuals who face language barriers that hinder their employment prospects. The role includes working in tandem with the main UKSPF delivery partner to provide wrap-around support and help participants move closer to or into employment.
The estimated contract value- £46,000
Total value (estimated)
- £46,000 excluding VAT
- £55,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Contract locations
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders are to submit their tender responses via the below tender portal link ( Proactis- Rego)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award criteria will be based on 50%Price / 50% Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZZ-4724-NYPH
Civic Centre
Uxbridge
UB8 1UW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government