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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/english-as-an-additional-language-eal-and-linguistic-communication-support-ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS England: "English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Linguistic Communication Support". Published status: complete. Published Value: £60,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 May 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: health-family.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NHS England](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nhs-england-gov-pb481)
- **Published Value:** £60,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 May 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKF
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £90,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/english-as-an-additional-language-eal-and-linguistic-communication-support-ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/english-as-an-additional-language-eal-and-linguistic-communication-support-ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [health-family.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealth-family.force.com%2Fs%2FWelcome.)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/english-as-an-additional-language-eal-and-linguistic-communication-support-ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf#participate

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000

- **Estimated Value:** £60,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/05/2026 to 28/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **ESOL4Life**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PJPM-9752-RNQW`
  - Value: £90,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Linguistic Communication Support (active)
  - Signed Value: £90,000
  - Signed Date: 19/07/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F036713-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T08:41:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T01:39:28.393Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0688cf