--- title: "Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-13" --- # Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c78697b-afd5-4e92-9296-55d86496e2e3.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service", a contract worth £2,550,000, with the potential to rise to £4,500,000 if additional funding for a 24-month extension is secured. The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically guidance, counselling, and training services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12 noon on 4th August 2022, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 20th July 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2022 and will run until 31st July 2025, with delivery locations encompassing the UK and beyond. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in coaching, employment support, or training services aimed at adults aged 19 and above who lack a Level 2 qualification in Numeracy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, as Suffolk County Council aims to appoint providers with relevant experience and a proven track record. The open procurement method allows bidders to compete individually or in combination across various lots, enhancing flexibility and encouraging a diverse range of proposals. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS4,500,000 exclusive of VAT. Please note that the contract value is PS2,550,000 for the period of the contract (2 years and 8 months). There is potential for up to a 24 month extension period if any funding becomes available (note this funding is currently not available), if additional funding is available for the potential extension period the total contract value will be PS4,500,000. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on Thursday 4th August 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Wednesday 20th July 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Suffolk County Council Skills Team intends to appoint provider(s) with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver the following innovative and varied services for the period of 1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025. Each service will work with adults 19+, with no upper age limit and who have not achieved a Level 2 qualification in Numeracy. This Open with negotiation procurement complies with the Light Touch Regime Open procedure, please see the ITT documentation for further information. Bidders may bid for any of the Lots, a combination of Lots or all Lots. Bids over the specified amount detailed against each Lot will not be considered. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b0a3ac-7b69-4b03-9580-feab6ca1ac20 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 13 Jul 2022 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b0a3ac-7b69-4b03-9580-feab6ca1ac20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b0a3ac-7b69-4b03-9580-feab6ca1ac20 13th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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