Published date: 20 March 2018

Last edited date: 20 March 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 30 November 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£38,000

Procurement reference

OXF001-DN307844-64537448

Published date

20 March 2018

Closing date

30 November 2017

Contract start date

25 June 2018

Contract end date

30 November 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Oxford is home to a number of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have English language needs. Although multiple agencies provide a range of vital support, it has been identified that many migrants require additional support before they can attend accredited ESOL level 1 and similar courses. Non-accredited pre-Entry ESOL was identified as an area that required further support and consultation with ESOL providers identifying that longer courses would be beneficial. In August 2017 Oxford City Council was successful in gaining central government funding from the Controlling Migration Fund. Part of this funding is to provide unaccredited pre-entry ESOL and orientation courses; improve ESOL delivery in Oxford; and support the development of service packs. Funding is available for a two year programme, however year 2 funding is dependent on achievement of year 1 outcomes. We are looking for an organisation to deliver the following programme in the city of Oxford and benefitting residents in the ci

Award information

Awarded date

20 March 2018

Contract start date

25 June 2018

Contract end date

30 November 2018

Total value of contract

£38,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Ethnic Minority Business Service

Address

OX4 1JQ

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
Oxford
OX1 1BX
England

Email

dgranito@oxford.gov.uk

Website

https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/