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title: "Multiply (Year 3 round 2)"
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# Multiply (Year 3 round 2)

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4fd8c23-1b29-4f69-a0bc-ee08a6fdb75c

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, titled "Multiply (Year 3 round 2)," focuses on delivering adult education services under the Department for Education (DfE) project in Buckinghamshire, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of adult and other education services (CPV code 80400000). The tender process, now in the award stage, had a total value of £100,000 and was available only to pre-approved suppliers. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2 May 2024, the contract start date on 1 June 2024, and completion by 31 March 2025. The award was officially made on 10 May 2024 to Bucks College Group.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs within the education sector, who can provide adult education services to the local community. Suppliers already within the approved list are particularly well-suited to compete, benefiting from an existing relationship with Buckinghamshire Council. The contract's focus on education services aligns well with organisations specialising in adult and continuous education, enabling these businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the local market.

## Notice

To deliver Multiply (DfE project) to residents of Buckinghamshire. Year 3 of Multiply project - ends 31/03/24. This opportunity was only available for suppliers who were already on the approved supplier list.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa9f889-590f-442e-87d6-180043294bc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,100 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCKS COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa9f889-590f-442e-87d6-180043294bc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa9f889-590f-442e-87d6-180043294bc3
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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