Kirklees Council · Awarded contract
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Award of ESOL Services for Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees to Third Sector Leaders by Kirklees Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£494,999.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 1y 5mo3y term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

Kirklees Council awarded a contract to Third Sector Leaders for the delivery of 'This Way 4 English' (TW4E) services, focused on developing a coordinated ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) offer for vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.

The procurement was conducted as a General Further Competition under the Electronic Market Place (EMP) Ref: KMCAS-216; Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees.

The contract value is approximately £494,999.

The services aim to help individuals start or advance their English language skills to connect with local networks, access services independently, and progress to further learning and employment.

The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and expires on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend by one 12-month period to 31st March 2028, subject to grant funding availability.

Funding is provided through external Government grants, currently from the Department of Levelling Up, Communities and Housing (DLUHC) to support refugee resettlement programmes such as the Afghan Relocation Scheme, UK Resettlement Scheme, and Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

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