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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service MULTIPLY Provision CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-15 - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2022 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded the contract for the Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service MULTIPLY Provision to Learning Curve Group Limited, NOAH ENTERPRISE, SPS Training Solutions Limited, and Waterside Consultancy Hertfordshire. This education and training services procurement project aims to address numeracy skills deficits in the adult population, targeting individuals aged 19+ who lack a Level 2 or above maths qualification. The contract period runs from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of £241,700 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to contribute to the Multiply programme and improve adult numeracy levels in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in adult education, vocational training, and skills development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method details are categorized as 'Other,' and the tender deadline was on 22nd August 2022. The delivery address is in SG17 5TQ, East of England, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service MULTIPLY Provision CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-15 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service has, subject to funding, commissioned provision which will form part of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Councils' response to the Government's Multiply programme for the remainder of the 2022-23 financial year and the full 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years. Multiply is a government initiative which is providing local authorities with the funding required to target adults aged 19+ who have not attained a Level 2 or above maths qualification. The overall objective of the Multiply programme is to increase the levels of functional numeracy in the adult population across the UK with outcomes that include: More adults achieving maths qualifications through accredited courses An increase in participation in numeracy courses Improved labour market outcomes e.g.. fewer numeracy skills gaps reported by employers, and an increase in the proportion of adults that progress into sustained employment and / or education Increased adult numeracy across the population with greater confidence in everyday maths skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4778104-3d5b-416d-9812-61772a6621e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61df0635-e198-43e8-be68-b00da8206b49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

NOAH ENTERPRISE

SPS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

WATERSIDE CONSULTANCY HERTFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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