Award

CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2024 at 11:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council recently concluded a public procurement process titled "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023". The initiative falls under the Education and Training Services category and aims to enhance Maths Functional Skills Qualifications for adults in England who have not previously achieved a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 in maths. This tender, which used a restricted procedure method, began accepting bids in August 2023 and had a closing deadline of 11th September 2023. The contract period is set from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £192,238. Grants were awarded to Colchester Institute (£45,238), Eden College of Human Resource Development and Management Studie (£70,000), and Twin Training International Ltd (£77,000).

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training. Organisations equipped to create and deliver accredited Maths Functional Skills courses at Levels NVQ 1 and NVQ 2, along with provisions for Entry Levels 1, 2, and 3, are well-suited for this procurement. The initiative encourages collaboration with other educational providers to maximise year-round learning opportunities, particularly beyond the typical Autumn term enrolment. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs committed to enhancing adult learners' progression in the workplace and further education through comprehensive skill development programmes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023

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 an examination at the end of the course to quantify their learning and provide them with certification as proof of their new skills. Examinations should be administered and certification awarded by a recognised, independent, national awarding body; the cost of which should be covered by the grant funding applied for.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70379952-36f9-424d-955f-28da8b695940
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee2e35a-59c0-45bb-bd35-77e7affccdd8
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,238 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

EDEN COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT STUDIE

TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-70379952-36f9-424d-955f-28da8b695940-2024-08-27T12:58:22+01:00",
    "date": "2024-08-27T12:58:22+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-70379952-36f9-424d-955f-28da8b695940",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ECC001-DN681770-17971967",
        "title": "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023",
        "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 an examination at the end of the course to quantify their learning and provide them with certification as proof of their new skills. Examinations should be administered and certification awarded by a recognised, independent, national awarding body; the cost of which should be covered by the grant funding applied for.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "80000000",
            "description": "Education and training services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-09-11T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-11-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2024-10-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-186008",
            "name": "Essex County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Essex County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Market Road",
                "locality": "Chelmsford",
                "postalCode": "CM1 1QH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Andrew Beaver",
                "email": "Andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.essex.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-293548",
            "name": "Colchester Institute",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Colchester Institute"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LL"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-293572",
            "name": "Eden College of Human Resource Development and Management Studie",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Eden College of Human Resource Development and Management Studie"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "34 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HL"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-293573",
            "name": "Twin Training International Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Twin Training International Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "12 Lambarde Square, SE10 9GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-186008",
        "name": "Essex County Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-70379952-36f9-424d-955f-28da8b695940-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-10-16T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-08-27T12:58:22+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 192238,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-293548",
                    "name": "Colchester Institute"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-293572",
                    "name": "Eden College of Human Resource Development and Management Studie"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-293573",
                    "name": "Twin Training International Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2024-10-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "description": "Colchester Institute: Grant awarded - 45238 Eden College of Human Resource Development and Management Studie: Grant awarded - 70000 Twin Training International Ltd: Grant awarded- 77000",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee2e35a-59c0-45bb-bd35-77e7affccdd8",
                    "datePublished": "2024-08-27T12:58:22+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}