This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2025 at 11:16

Tender

09 May 2024 at 15:16

Award

01 Feb 2024 at 09:29

Tender

25 Oct 2023 at 11:56

Planning

06 Jul 2023 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded contracts under the Multiply Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which focuses on adult and other education services. This initiative, titled "Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024," targets improving numeracy skills among adults. The procurement method follows an open procedure, culminating in the award stage. The key contracts, each valued at GBP 391,808, were signed on 23 July 2024, with an addressable impact across various locations in Dumfries and Galloway. The procurement categories are primarily services, with lots awarded for specific interventions, including courses aimed at different groups, such as parents and prisoners, enhancing employability and community engagement through numeracy courses.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those focusing on technical, vocational, and higher education. SMEs with experience in delivering educational programmes can greatly benefit by participating in such frameworks, which offer steady, long-term contracts. Enhancing numeracy among adults opens up avenues for companies specialising in digital training, personal tutoring, and innovative course delivery alongside employers. Businesses capable of forming partnerships for community engagement are well-suited to compete in this expansive initiative, thereby contributing to workforce development and community enrichment in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024

Notice Description

Multiply is an adult numeracy programme, which will support people with no or low-level maths skills get back into work. The scheme will offer free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses to improve adults' numeracy skills. Under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund predefined interventions, outputs and outcomes for the Multiply Programme, Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking to put in place a multi-Lot flexible framework.

Lot Information

Intervention S42

Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal qualifications.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S44

Courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary licence.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S43

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

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S45

Courses aimed at people who cannot apply for certain jobs because of lack of numeracy skills and/or to encourage people to upskill in order to access a certain job/career.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S46

Additional relevant maths modules embedded into other vocational courses.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S47

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

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S48

New intensive and flexible courses targeted at people without Level 2 maths in Scotland, leading to an equivalent qualification.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S49

Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S50

Courses aimed at those 19 or over that are leaving, or have just left, the care system.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S51

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

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03df5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002797-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,175,424 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Barnardo's

Complete Tuition Ltd

Dumfries & Galloway College

Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor and Woodland Learning Group (DGOWL) CIC

ENABLE Scotland

Right Options Partners Limited

Triage Central Limited

University of Strathclyde

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