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AwardedAwarded 20 July 2026

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

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England awarded training and education work to ESOL4Life on 20 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £60,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 29 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
ESOL4Life (SME)£90,000
27 July 2026 to 27 July 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 036713-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 072499-2026

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From notice 036713-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 April 2026, last updated 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.