Scope
Reference
F8887
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 x 12 month extension may be used if budget has not been spent
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education 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
22 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Tender Value | Price | 30% |
| Delivery Team | Quality | 15% |
| Understanding ESOL Provision | Quality | 15% |
| Progression of Learning | Quality | 15% |
| Understanding the Community | Quality | 15% |
| Presentation | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
South Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government