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title: "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023"
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# CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70379952-36f9-424d-955f-28da8b695940

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## Summary

Essex County Council recently concluded a public procurement process titled "CO0299 Multiply - Lot 4 - August 2023". The initiative falls under the Education and Training Services category and aims to enhance Maths Functional Skills Qualifications for adults in England who have not previously achieved a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 in maths. This tender, which used a restricted procedure method, began accepting bids in August 2023 and had a closing deadline of 11th September 2023. The contract period is set from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £192,238. Grants were awarded to Colchester Institute (£45,238), Eden College of Human Resource Development and Management Studie (£70,000), and Twin Training International Ltd (£77,000).

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training. Organisations equipped to create and deliver accredited Maths Functional Skills courses at Levels NVQ 1 and NVQ 2, along with provisions for Entry Levels 1, 2, and 3, are well-suited for this procurement. The initiative encourages collaboration with other educational providers to maximise year-round learning opportunities, particularly beyond the typical Autumn term enrolment. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs committed to enhancing adult learners' progression in the workplace and further education through comprehensive skill development programmes.

## 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 an examination at the end of the course to quantify their learning and provide them with certification as proof of their new skills. Examinations should be administered and certification awarded by a recognised, independent, national awarding body; the cost of which should be covered by the grant funding applied for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee2e35a-59c0-45bb-bd35-77e7affccdd8 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,238 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | COLCHESTER INSTITUTE; EDEN COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT STUDIE; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee2e35a-59c0-45bb-bd35-77e7affccdd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee2e35a-59c0-45bb-bd35-77e7affccdd8
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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