This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

25 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Planning

06 Jul 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has recently awarded the contract for the "Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework." The procurement process, initiated through a tender, aimed to establish a multi-lot flexible framework under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This procurement, in the services category, was completed by Dumfries and Galloway Council in Dumfries, UK. The contract was signed on February 1, 2024, with a total contract value of £783,616. The buying organisation played a crucial role as the central purchasing body throughout the process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in providing adult numeracy programmes and related services. Businesses that cater to education, general public services, or those focused on numeracy skill development can find this opportunity suitable. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organisation, Dumfries and Galloway Council, issued the tender, actively engaging a pool of potential suppliers, including local organisations and SMEs, to deliver interventions across Dumfries and Galloway, fostering community engagement and economic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework

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-r6ebe6-0000737918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£783,616 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
7
Supplier Names

Barnardo's

Complete Tuition Ltd

Dumfries & Galloway College

ENABLE Scotland

Right Options Partners Limited

Triage Central Limited

University of Strathclyde

Further Information

Notice Documents

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