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

NHS England · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 11:42.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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ESOL4Life

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Contract value
£90k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
19 Jul 2026
Including VAT
£108k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PJPM-9752-RNQW
Location
Nottingham, UKF14, NG1 1NG, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C459602
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS England
Id
GB-PPON-PDPT-3135-BWWY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDPT-3135-BWWY

Address

Street Address
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI45

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
ESOL4Life
Id
GB-PPON-PJPM-9752-RNQW

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJPM-9752-RNQW

Address

Street Address
Adams Building, Stoney Street
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG1 1NG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF14

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJPM-9752-RNQW
Name
ESOL4Life

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Award ID
1
Title
English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Linguistic Communication Support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
No
Date Signed
20 Jul 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
27 Jul 2026, 00:00
Ends
27 Jul 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
13 Jul 2029, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1 twelve month extension

Value

Including VAT
108,000
Amount
90,000
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
072499-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
31 Jul 2026, 09:41
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8UG · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 036713-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 072499-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·