Tender

Multiply (England) Capability Support Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 Sep 2023 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is looking to procure a contractor to deliver the Multiply Capability Support programme across England. This programme aims to help adults improve their numeracy skills and enhance labour market outcomes. The contract, with a value up to £270 million, covers 81 local areas in England until 2025. The tender, named "Multiply (England) Capability Support Programme," falls under the Education and training services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on October 3, 2023, and the contract period starting on November 3, 2023, lasting until March 31, 2025. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE).

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations capable of providing high-quality support to Multiply Providers and other stakeholders in England. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process include those with expertise in delivering adult numeracy provision and supporting workforce development initiatives. By participating in this tender, organisations can contribute to the Multiply programme's objectives and potentially secure a long-term contract to deliver impactful numeracy support services across various regions of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiply (England) Capability Support Programme

Notice Description

The requirement The Department for Education is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver the Multiply Capability Support programme across England. This requirement is intended to be fulfilled through one contract. The Department is interested in seeking tenders from organisations who are capable of providing high quality support to Multiply Providers and other stakeholder groups (e.g. Job Centre Plus and employers) in the delivery of the Multiply provision. There are currently approximately 400 Multiply providers; this programme will focus on targeted support to a smaller subset of these providers: 1. Through facilitating and developing networking groups for delivery partners 2. Hosting online stakeholder events to capture and share learning, strategies, best practice, relevant research and effective delivery approaches to support overarching Multiply priorities 3. Developing and disseminating best practice materials to the target group Multiply programme background Multiply is a government-funded programme which began in Spring 2022 to help adults (aged 19+) improve their numeracy skills, where the service user does not already have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths. The overarching objectives for Multiply are to increase the levels of functional numeracy in the adult population across the UK and improve labour market outcomes, such as increased employment and higher wages. Up to PS270 million is available to 81 local areas across England (up to 2025). Multiply provision is delivered through a wide range of providers including local authorities, voluntary and community sector organisations (VCS), further education colleges, independent training providers and employers, some of whom are new to delivery of adult numeracy provision. Multiply is now in Year 2 of delivery, with over 36,000 learners registered as having started a Multiply course to date. Further information is set out in the procurement documents. To bid for this opportunity please register on the Department's e-Sourcing platform at https://education.app.jaggaer.com and search for itt_2622. This opportunity can be found in the opportunities section in Jaggaer. Please note: - The overall contract value may vary but will not exceed the value in the procurement documents. - This opportunity is not for organisations interested in delivering the Multiply provision itself.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33fe227-179a-4e66-8078-32e44fb79a2e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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