Tender

Multiply Numeracy Scheme

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Apr 2023 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council has issued a procurement tender for the "Multiply Numeracy Scheme" aimed at improving numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ without a Level 2 in Maths. The scheme includes various interventions such as courses designed to help people manage money, innovative numeracy programmes with employers, courses for parents, numeracy courses for prisoners, and activities with community organisations. The tender, currently in the active stage, has a submission deadline of 8th May 2023.

This tender by Medway Council provides opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services to contribute to adult numeracy improvement projects. Businesses that offer adult education services, training programs, and community engagement activities would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period is set at 720 days, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for transparent and fair competition among interested bidders.

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Notice Title

Multiply Numeracy Scheme

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.

Lot Information

Courses designed to help people manage their money

1.1 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 1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention - 'Courses designed to help people manage their money'. Please read through the entire specification before bidding. 1.3 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. The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Innovative numeracy programmes delivered together with employers - including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace

1.1 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 1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention - 'Innovative numeracy programmes delivered together with employers - including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace'. Please read through the entire specification before bidding. 1.3 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. The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression

1.1 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 1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention - 'Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression'. Please read through the entire specification before bidding. 1.3 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. The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license

1.1 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 1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention - 'Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license'. Please read through the entire specification before bidding. 1.3 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. The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

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

1.1 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 1.2 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. 1.3 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. The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bd1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010077-2023
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
Not specified
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

80500000 - 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
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332284

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
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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