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title: "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - January 2024"
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# CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - January 2024

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a2446c-8120-491c-a83a-ed3118b001ae

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the award stage of the public procurement process for the tender titled "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - January 2024," aimed at providing new intensive and flexible Maths Functional Skills Qualification courses for adults aged 19+ who have not previously attained a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 maths qualification. This falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and covers various regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2024 and the contract period from 8th March 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering accredited functional skills qualifications. SMEs and organisations committed to community and voluntary services (VCSEs) are especially well-suited for this project. By participating, businesses can establish or deepen their presence in multiple regions across the UK, collaborate with other providers, and contribute to the educational and employment progression of adult learners. The focus on flexible course timings and the potential for additional funding for innovative delivery methods provides ample room for creativity and impactful educational solutions.

## Notice

The purpose of this competition for Lot 4 "Full qualifications" is to invite bids to create and deliver new intensive and flexible Maths Functional Skills Qualification courses targeted at adults 19+ who have not previously attained a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 maths qualification. In line with the Department for Education definition, Functional Skills qualifications should enable the learner to develop confidence in using mathematics and provide a foundation for progression into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life, where the skills gained can be applied to solve mathematical problems. The purpose of Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications is to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real-life situations. Experience shows that skills providers in general commit 100% of their adult education budget in the Autumn term or risk reductions in subsequent years. ECC will encourage successful bidders to link with other Multiply providers from other Lots over time to encourage bite size learners from other Lots to progress to full qualifications throughout the year, particularly outside of the Autumn term. Multiply in Essex is keen to fund additional Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at NVQ 1 and NVQ 2 under this Lot. This aims to help adults to progress in learning and employment. Consideration would be given to funding additional Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, although bidders would need to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate how these courses would generate exceptional impact and align with Multiply outcomes. Functional Skills Qualifications should be accredited by a recognised national awarding body. To avoid duplication with Adult Education Budget (AEB) funding qualifications, these should begin throughout the academic year, rather than at the standard September start. Expected duration of training courses is up to 55 guided learning hours. Learners will be expected to sit a recognised examination at the end of the course to quantify their learning and provide them with certification as proof of their new skills.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b12c27-30ac-4a0e-a014-841acc349191 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £339,324 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | KEIR TRAINING & RECRUITMENT; OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP; THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED (TIEGR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b12c27-30ac-4a0e-a014-841acc349191
- 22 Aug 2024 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04562210-2620-4475-848e-48bc50f68099

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b12c27-30ac-4a0e-a014-841acc349191
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04562210-2620-4475-848e-48bc50f68099
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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