Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f6
- Published by:
- Herefordshire Council
- Authority ID:
- AA21405
- Publication date:
- 09 July 2026
- Deadline date:
- 23 July 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to deliver an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service for eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire.This procurement is being re-issued following the discontinuation of a previous tender exercise which was recently advertised to the market.Previous Tender:Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-045377Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-069b08Published 18 May 2026, 2:16pmDue to the need to implement the service within a limited timeframe and ensure continuity of provision, the tender period has been reduced. The Council considers that this timeframe is sufficient for suppliers to prepare and submit a response, taking into account that the opportunity has recently been subject to a previous procurement exercise.Suppliers should review the procurement documents in full before submitting a tender.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to deliver an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) service for eligible adults resettling in Herefordshire.
This procurement is being re-issued following the discontinuation of a previous tender exercise which was recently advertised to the market.
Previous Tender:
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-045377
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-069b08
Published 18 May 2026, 2:16pm
Due to the need to implement the service within a limited timeframe and ensure continuity of provision, the tender period has been reduced. The Council considers that this timeframe is sufficient for suppliers to prepare and submit a response, taking into account that the opportunity has recently been subject to a previous procurement exercise.
Suppliers should review the procurement documents in full before submitting a tender.
Delivery regions
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
495000 GBP to 495000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2029
Contracting authority
Herefordshire Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane
Town/City: Hereford
Postcode: HR4 0LE
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTG-2978-LHCN
NUTS code: UKG11
Email: commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80580000 - Provision of language courses
Delivery regions
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Lot value (estimated)
495000 GBP Excluding VAT
594000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
At the discretion of the Council the contract may be extended for up to an additional 12 months.
Simple description of award criteria
48% Quality questions
12% Social Value
40% Price
Submission
Tender submission deadline
22 July 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
15 July 2026, 17:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Please visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to access the tender documents.You will need to be registered in order to access the documents and submit a tender response.All communication with Herefordshire Council regarding this tender must be via the messaging system on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80580000 |
Provision of language courses |
Training services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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