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T24-179BUS Design and Delivery of Derry Strabane's Lets Count... Programme

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DFE) is seeking to improve adult numeracy through the "T24-179BUS Design and Delivery of Derry Strabane's Lets Count... Programme." This procurement, categorised under education and training services (CPV 80000000), is for a series of initiatives aimed at boosting numeracy skills in the region and is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The targeted initiatives include programmes such as "Soft Landing Within the Community," "Lets Count...," and "Next Step is Gamified," aimed at helping parents, adults in everyday life, and individuals pursuing Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in numeracy, respectively. The procurement process followed an open procedure, resulting in the award on 7 April 2025, to Numerasee Ltd for Lot 1, with a contract signed on 20 December 2024, valued at £31,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in community-based numeracy programmes. Companies with strong local ties and expertise in adult education can benefit from participating in such initiatives, enabling them to expand their service offerings and enhance their community presence. The initiative’s focus on practical numeracy applications in daily life and career development makes it a solid match for businesses dedicated to educational enrichment, vocational training, and related consultative services.

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Notice Title

T24-179BUS Design and Delivery of Derry Strabane's Lets Count... Programme

Notice Description

Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the north of Ireland. The programme will support the Economic Vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage either, or all the following initiatives: * Lot 1: Initiative: Soft Landing Within the Community. Description: Supporting parents to increase their numeracy skills to help their children and help with their own progression * Lot 2: Initiative: Lets Count... Description: Courses and activities designed to help people use numeracy within everyday lives * Lot 3: Initiative: Next Step is Gamified. Description: supporting people to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification within numeracy Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Soft Landing Within the Community

Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the north of Ireland. The programme will support the Economic Vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage either, or all the following initiatives: * Lot 1: Initiative: Soft Landing Within the Community. Description: Supporting parents to increase their numeracy skills to help their children and help with their own progression * Lot 2: Initiative: Lets Count... Description: Courses and activities designed to help people use numeracy within everyday lives * Lot 3: Initiative: Next Step is Gamified. Description: supporting people to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification within numeracy Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.

Lot 2: Lets Count...

Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the north of Ireland. The programme will support the Economic Vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage either, or all the following initiatives: * Lot 1: Initiative: Soft Landing Within the Community. Description: Supporting parents to increase their numeracy skills to help their children and help with their own progression * Lot 2: Initiative: Lets Count... Description: Courses and activities designed to help people use numeracy within everyday lives * Lot 3: Initiative: Next Step is Gamified. Description: supporting people to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification within numeracy Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.

Lot 3: Next Step is Gamified

Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the north of Ireland. The programme will support the Economic Vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage either, or all the following initiatives: * Lot 1: Initiative: Soft Landing Within the Community. Description: Supporting parents to increase their numeracy skills to help their children and help with their own progression * Lot 2: Initiative: Lets Count... Description: Courses and activities designed to help people use numeracy within everyday lives * Lot 3: Initiative: Next Step is Gamified. Description: supporting people to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification within numeracy Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013370-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Via eTendersNI Messaging
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUMERASEE

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