Published date: 11 September 2019

This notice was replaced on 29 October 2019

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Awarded contract (published 29 October 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Social research services - 79315000

  • Community action programme - 85322000

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Value of contract

£0.01

Procurement reference

CPD/004/119/192

Published date

11 September 2019

Closing date

27 September 2019

Contract start date

28 October 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This is an open procurement.
MHCLG is seeking a supplier with expertise of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) pedagogy, to establish two strands of complementary products that focus on the utilisation of volunteers to support language learning.
1) The first strand will prototype, test and produce a best-practice model and supporting guide for how to set-up and run "conversation clubs".
2) The second strand will create a range of products that provide advice for individuals and organisations on appropriate roles for volunteers in English language learning as well as support materials for volunteers.
MHCLG is looking to appoint a single supplier to deliver both strands of the work detailed within this specification. The expected duration of the proposed contract is circa 5 months. The deadline for the delivery and acceptance of all outputs is the end of the financial year i.e. end of March 2020.
Further information can be found at dclg.bravosolution.co.uk under the project title "ITT: itt_50 - MHCLG; Research - English Language conversation clubs and the role of volunteers".
A 'supplier clarification conference call will be held on Weds 18 September 2019 at 15.45 hrs. Joining details are included within the ITT documents.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Rob Hardman

Address

2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
England

Email

robert.hardman@communities.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government