--- title: "Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-09-16" --- # Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning a tender titled "Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials" focused on research and development services. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is set for 26th September 2022. The tender is in the planning stage, with a focus on procuring Randomised Controlled Trials to improve adult numeracy. The buyer is based in Manchester, England, and can be contacted at Multiply.RESEARCHANDEVALUATION@education.gov.uk. This procurement opportunity by the Department for Education presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in research and development services. Businesses interested in conducting experimental activities to improve adult numeracy are well-suited for this project. The virtual engagement sessions scheduled for September and October are designed to provide detailed information on the procurement process, commercial assumptions, and research approach, offering a valuable opportunity for potential suppliers to understand the project requirements and contribute to its success. ## Notice As part of the Multiply programme, DfE is interested in procuring up to twenty Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) and other experimental activity, including quasi-experimental trials and A/B trials to enhance understanding of what works in improving adult numeracy. We have developed outline specifications for individual RCTs and trials and would like to engage further with potential suppliers to discuss delivery of the trials. We will also give further information about the procurement ahead of issuing the ITT later this year. We would like to invite potential suppliers to two virtual meetings on Tuesday 27th September at 12.00 midday (session 1) and Tuesday 4 October at 2 pm (session 2) to gauge the level of interest in this project, to hear views on what is needed to make it a success, to answer questions and to support potential suppliers to link up. We recommend you attend both sessions as different themes will be covered in each session: Session 1: Provide information on the Multiply RCT and other experimental activity element of the programme, indicative procurement and fieldwork timeline, commercial assumptions, and indicative outline payment mechanism to organisations delivering the learner intervention. Session 2: Provide more detail on the approach to research including the outline RCT specifications and additional information based on feedback from the first session. If you would like to be invited to this event please forward your email address to Multiply.RESEARCHANDEVALUATION@education.gov.uk For further information please see the attached document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913ab0c0-227f-411d-8a2c-fb584adca4ad | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2022 at 14:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913ab0c0-227f-411d-8a2c-fb584adca4ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913ab0c0-227f-411d-8a2c-fb584adca4ad 16th September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89e6c5d5-b113-430d-a6b2-40719709f9a5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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