Planning

Multiply: Digital Platform to Improve Adult Numeracy Skills through the Provision of Online Training and Tuition

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jun 2022 at 11:09

Planning

16 Jun 2022 at 14:13

Planning

01 Jun 2022 at 11:15

Planning

14 Apr 2022 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a procurement process for the "Multiply: Digital Platform to Improve Adult Numeracy Skills through the Provision of Online Training and Tuition" project, which falls within the administrative educational services sector. This initiative aims to assist adults over 19 who lack a Level 2 Maths Qualification through an innovative digital learning platform, anticipated to launch in July 2022. Key deadlines include an engagement end date of 30 September 2022, with a contract advertised under the CCS' RM6219 Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement is set within the context of a continuing commitment to enhance numeracy skills across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, e-learning services, and training solutions, particularly those capable of delivering content and tutoring in Welsh. Companies engaged in developing diagnostic tools and online tuition resources will find this procurement particularly relevant, as it seeks to establish a comprehensive platform to assess and deliver numeracy skills training to a diverse range of adult learners. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, leveraging the government's focus on inclusive educational solutions.

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Notice Title

Multiply: Digital Platform to Improve Adult Numeracy Skills through the Provision of Online Training and Tuition

Notice Description

**THIS PIN NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY SUPPLIERS OF AN UPCOMING REQUIREMENT THAT WE ANTICIPATE WILL BE ADVERTISED USING CCS' RM6219 LEARNING AND TRAINING SERVICES DPS. SERVICE TYPE: LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES** **SECOND MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT REARRANGED - SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS** We have provided high-level detail on service requirements below - please see Attachments for further information (also available on Jaggaer). Multiply is a new programme aimed at improving functional numeracy skills across the United Kingdom. Multiply is aimed at all adults over 19 who do not already have a Level 2 Maths Qualification (or equivalent) - whether in employment or unemployed. They can either be working towards a Maths GCSE or Functional Skills qualification or equivalent, need specific numeracy skills for their work or progression, or just want to brush up on the skills to help them get on in life and work. A critical pillar of the programme is the Multiply national digital numeracy platform which will be launched later in 2022. The platform will act as the national "front door" to Multiply - giving people the ability to learn at their own place and pace. Through the platform, we want to build the confidence of learners, and help them take the stepping stones towards a maths qualification. We also intend to signpost to course in local areas. We'd also like to see employers using the online platform, e.g. through helping them assess their workforce needs, and signposting to local training. This requirement therefore has several components: a digital learning platform, platform content, and an online tuition offer. Across all three, we would like the platform to provide a diagnostic tool to assess skills levels (e.g. identify strengths and weaknesses) to help guide learners through the learner offer; and recognise a learner's progress. The platform is funded from the 2022-2023 financial year, through to the end of the 2024-2025 financial year. The Department is carrying out a Discovery that will continue to inform our assumptions on volumes and service requirements (including number of learners). The platform should meet the Government's Service Standard to ensure it is secure, robust, and accessible. This includes accessibility to WCAG v2 AA standard, and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is in addition to the minimum service requirements associated with RM6219. The platform, content and tutoring must also be provided in Welsh for users in Wales. Finally, we expect the Multiply site to be both Multiply, UK Government and DfE branded. Additional information: **REARRANGED SECOND MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT** We will be holding a follow-up event on Thursday 30th June, 11:00 - 12:30. Please register your interest via the Jaggaer portal. This event will focus on our service requirements and specification (specifically around the tutoring elements of the Multiply offer), and allow you the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions on our thinking to date. The event will be recorded and made available to anyone unable to attend on the 30th. We will aim to make slides available in advance for review before the session - please do try and make time to look through these and start thinking about any feedback or questions. Please register for Jaggaer using the URL link below: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, the supplier event area can be accessed by clicking "View Opportunities" on the main page. Event joining instructions will be issued following an expression of interest. The Jaggaer reference is ssq_257. ---------------------------------------- We anticipate that this opportunity will be advertised using the CCS RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS. Suppliers must be registered on the DPS on the day of procurement launch and must have selected "Learning Technologies" as a service type they can provide. We anticipate that the procurement will launch in August 2022. Further details for this DPS can be found at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219 Bidders are urged to register their interest as a DPS supplier using the above link and completing the DPS Registration. This DPS is managed by CCS and not DfE, therefore for any technical assistance please ensure you direct queries to CCS. Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk Telephone: 0345 410 2222 ---------------------------------------- This notice is a zero value PIN notice to initiate pre-market engagement. It is for information only and is not a call for competition. This PIN is intended to inform the market of a potential future procurement exercise to appoint a supplier to work with the Department on providing the outlined service. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award. Accordingly, the Department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any organisation in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice. All information included in this notice is indicative and subject to change and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b99071d-3f5d-4136-a7cb-dd0a612b9d90
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79420000 - Management-related services

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80590000 - Tutorial services

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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