--- title: "Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-26" --- # Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dcb4152-b456-40d6-b4e7-7d11477aeec7.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is inviting applications for a tender titled "Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults" within the education and training services category. The total grant value available over the next three financial years is as follows: £206,654 in 22/23, £250,908 in 23/24, and £244,608 in 24/25. The council is using an open tender process, with applications closing on September 22, 2022. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers to deliver Multiply interventions aimed at enhancing adult numeracy skills. Businesses providing adult education services or technical and vocational secondary education services would be well-suited to compete. Portsmouth City Council will consider extending the grant terms for two additional years based on performance. Interested parties should engage through the council's e-sourcing system Intend to access full details and express interest in the project. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers to provide Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults. interventions delivered with Multiply funding need to be additional and differentiated from that which is already fully funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) legal entitlement and should not displace that provision. The UK Government has committed that the first priority of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will be Multiply. With up to ?559 million in funding available (?1m for Portsmouth), Multiply has the potential to reach adults across the whole United Kingdom over the next three years; improving their functional numeracy skills. This will support the Government's Levelling Up mission to ensure that by 2030, the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training will have significantly increased in every area of the United Kingdom. The total value of grant awards available for the financial years are. 22/23 ?206,654 23/24 ?250,908 24/25 ?244,608 As per the conditions of the DfE grant, this funding opportunity must be competitively tendered. The council is using an open tender process for the grant awards. Applications for grant funding will be for this financial year only, however the council has the ability to extend the terms of the grants and award additional funding for 2 further years subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Multiply interventions to improve the functional numeracy skills of adults. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0803c636-abae-49a6-86c4-a3d07af69043 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0803c636-abae-49a6-86c4-a3d07af69043 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0803c636-abae-49a6-86c4-a3d07af69043 26th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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