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CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - January 2024

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the award stage of the public procurement process for the tender titled "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - January 2024," aimed at providing new intensive and flexible Maths Functional Skills Qualification courses for adults aged 19+ who have not previously attained a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 maths qualification. This falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and covers various regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2024 and the contract period from 8th March 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering accredited functional skills qualifications. SMEs and organisations committed to community and voluntary services (VCSEs) are especially well-suited for this project. By participating, businesses can establish or deepen their presence in multiple regions across the UK, collaborate with other providers, and contribute to the educational and employment progression of adult learners. The focus on flexible course timings and the potential for additional funding for innovative delivery methods provides ample room for creativity and impactful educational solutions.

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Notice Title

CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - January 2024

Notice Description

The purpose of this competition for Lot 4 "Full qualifications" is to invite bids to create and deliver new intensive and flexible Maths Functional Skills Qualification courses targeted at adults 19+ who have not previously attained a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 maths qualification. In line with the Department for Education definition, Functional Skills qualifications should enable the learner to develop confidence in using mathematics and provide a foundation for progression into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life, where the skills gained can be applied to solve mathematical problems. The purpose of Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications is to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real-life situations. Experience shows that skills providers in general commit 100% of their adult education budget in the Autumn term or risk reductions in subsequent years. ECC will encourage successful bidders to link with other Multiply providers from other Lots over time to encourage bite size learners from other Lots to progress to full qualifications throughout the year, particularly outside of the Autumn term. Multiply in Essex is keen to fund additional Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at NVQ 1 and NVQ 2 under this Lot. This aims to help adults to progress in learning and employment. Consideration would be given to funding additional Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, although bidders would need to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate how these courses would generate exceptional impact and align with Multiply outcomes. Functional Skills Qualifications should be accredited by a recognised national awarding body. To avoid duplication with Adult Education Budget (AEB) funding qualifications, these should begin throughout the academic year, rather than at the standard September start. Expected duration of training courses is up to 55 guided learning hours. Learners will be expected to sit a recognised examination at the end of the course to quantify their learning and provide them with certification as proof of their new skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41a2446c-8120-491c-a83a-ed3118b001ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b12c27-30ac-4a0e-a014-841acc349191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£339,324 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

KEIR TRAINING & RECRUITMENT

OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP

THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED (TIEGR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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