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Published 22 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Linguistic Communication Support

Official notice

Authority: NHS England (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF)
Published estimate£60,000≈ £60k / year · £72,000 inc. VAT50% above published estimate
Submissions closed 15 May 2026awarded 20 Jul 2026
Awarded to ESOL4Life
Contract term 1 yrends 28 May 2027 · up to 28 May 2029 with extensions · starts 29 May 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This project will provide 1:1 English language, linguistic, and communication skills support for Resident Doctors referred through the Midlands Professional Support and Wellbeing (PSW) service. The support is designed for trainees whose first language is not English and aims to strengthen clinical communication, interpersonal effectiveness, confidence, and cultural and linguistic awareness.

The appointed provider(s) will be expected to:

•Enhance residents’ spoken English, including fluency, clarity, and confidence.

  • Support residents to develop socially appropriate, patient-centred communication skills relevant to clinical practice.
  • Address specific linguistic or cultural barriers that may be affecting exam performance, workplace integration, or clinical interactions.
  • Deliver structured assessments, personalised learning plans, and measurable progress updates to evidence improvement.

CPV: Education and training services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 1 yrSMEVCSEPublished value£60,000
Contract period: 29 May 2026 – 28 May 2027 (1 yr) · up to 28 May 2029 with extensionsValue: £60,000 exc. VAT · £72,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to two further 12 month extensions (1 + 1), subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing business need
80000000 Education and training services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Technical 60%, Commercial 30%, Social Value 10%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST
Last source update
31 Jul 2026, 09:41 BST
Authority reference
C459602
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-036713
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis legacy domain (health-family.force.com) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Legacy Salesforce domain still used in notices — use the current Atamis portal · this portal address is a legacy domain; the operator has migrated
Submission deadline
15 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
29 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: [email protected]

Timeline

22 Apr 2026 → 31 Jul 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published187 days ago
    22 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST
  2. Clarification questions by180 days ago
    29 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline165 days ago
    15 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts151 days ago
    29 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published88 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 09:41 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Apr 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    22 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract details notice published
    31 Jul 2026, 09:41 BST
    UK7
  3. Status changed to complete
    31 Jul 2026, 09:41 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £90,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 20 Jul 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
ESOL4Life£90,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Linguistic Communication Support · ESOL4Life

    Signed
    20 Jul 2026
    Value
    £90,000
    Period
    27 Jul 2026 – 27 Jul 2028 · up to 13 Jul 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    1 twelve month extension

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS England

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PDPT-3135-BWWY Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, London, SE1 8UGContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • ESOL4LifeAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PJPM-9752-RNQW Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG1 1NGContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender