Contract Award for Afghan to English Lessons

July 28, 2025 Joint Assistant Director: Community Services (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Contract term 9th September 2025 - 31st March
2026 for English language lessons to adults residing within the
Guildford Borough area, who are of Afghan nationality and require
support to improve their English language skills.
The purpose of these is to enhance their ability to integrate into
the local community, access essential services and support their
children’s education and wellbeing.
Term:
Maximum Contract Value is £1,750 per month without written
approval of the Council for a total contract value of a maximum of
£7,330.40
Extended Term:
Maximum Contract Value is £2,500 per month without written
approval of the Council for a total contract value of a maximum of
£16,635

Reasons for the decision

The contract is awarded to Claire Gordon, who
has worked with residents previously. Claire is familiar with the
families and individuals that require support through her work with
them previously.

Alternative options considered

It was considered to no longer provide these
lessons. However, this has been an essential part of assisting
refugee families integrate into the local community and therefore
it was assessed that continuing these lessons would still be of
benefit.
This service will be reviewed further in March 2026 with
implementation of the one year extension (term 1st April 20206 -
31st March 2027) if required and agreed in writing.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Jul 2025