Tender

MULTIPLY - Numeracy activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging hardest to reach learners.

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2022 at 08:30

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council is seeking partners for the "MULTIPLY" project, which involves numeracy activities aimed at hardest-to-reach learners. The project aims to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ in the UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline of 22nd December 2022 for submission. The contract period is from 16th January 2023 to 31st March 2023 in Medway, England. The procurement method is an open procedure in the services category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in adult and other education services to collaborate with Medway Council to deliver the "MULTIPLY" project. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders can contribute to enhancing adult numeracy skills, improving labour market outcomes, and increasing adult numeracy across the population in Medway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MULTIPLY - Numeracy activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging hardest to reach learners.

Notice Description

Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions. The aims of the project are to: a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 - with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England); b) improve labour market outcomes; and c) increase adult numeracy across the population This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention - 'Numeracy activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging hardest to reach learners.' Please read through the entire specification before bidding. Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-642157e1-2add-44ea-82d5-2fc3a46ec9e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3ae882-5d71-47b5-be8f-8bb641c520e6
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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