Tender

Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Aug 2022 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council is inviting applications for a tender titled "Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults" within the education and training services category. The total grant value available over the next three financial years is as follows: £206,654 in 22/23, £250,908 in 23/24, and £244,608 in 24/25. The council is using an open tender process, with applications closing on September 22, 2022. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers to deliver Multiply interventions aimed at enhancing adult numeracy skills. Businesses providing adult education services or technical and vocational secondary education services would be well-suited to compete. Portsmouth City Council will consider extending the grant terms for two additional years based on performance. Interested parties should engage through the council's e-sourcing system Intend to access full details and express interest in the project.

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Notice Title

Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers to provide Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults. interventions delivered with Multiply funding need to be additional and differentiated from that which is already fully funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) legal entitlement and should not displace that provision. The UK Government has committed that the first priority of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will be Multiply. With up to ?559 million in funding available (?1m for Portsmouth), Multiply has the potential to reach adults across the whole United Kingdom over the next three years; improving their functional numeracy skills. This will support the Government's Levelling Up mission to ensure that by 2030, the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training will have significantly increased in every area of the United Kingdom. The total value of grant awards available for the financial years are. 22/23 ?206,654 23/24 ?250,908 24/25 ?244,608 As per the conditions of the DfE grant, this funding opportunity must be competitively tendered. The council is using an open tender process for the grant awards. Applications for grant funding will be for this financial year only, however the council has the ability to extend the terms of the grants and award additional funding for 2 further years subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0803c636-abae-49a6-86c4-a3d07af69043
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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