--- title: "Multiply: Digital Platform to Improve Adult Numeracy Skills through the Provision of Online Training and Tuition" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Multiply: Digital Platform to Improve Adult Numeracy Skills through the Provision of Online Training and Tuition Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb3920c7-2ad3-4436-bbbe-ce51ae0a31a1.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning a procurement process for the "Multiply: Digital Platform to Improve Adult Numeracy Skills through the Provision of Online Training and Tuition" project, which falls within the administrative educational services sector. This initiative aims to assist adults over 19 who lack a Level 2 Maths Qualification through an innovative digital learning platform, anticipated to launch in July 2022. Key deadlines include an engagement end date of 30 September 2022, with a contract advertised under the CCS' RM6219 Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement is set within the context of a continuing commitment to enhance numeracy skills across the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, e-learning services, and training solutions, particularly those capable of delivering content and tutoring in Welsh. Companies engaged in developing diagnostic tools and online tuition resources will find this procurement particularly relevant, as it seeks to establish a comprehensive platform to assess and deliver numeracy skills training to a diverse range of adult learners. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, leveraging the government's focus on inclusive educational solutions. ## Notice **THIS PIN NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY SUPPLIERS OF AN UPCOMING REQUIREMENT THAT WE ANTICIPATE WILL BE ADVERTISED USING CCS' RM6219 LEARNING AND TRAINING SERVICES DPS. SERVICE TYPE: LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES** **SECOND MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT REARRANGED - SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS** We have provided high-level detail on service requirements below - please see Attachments for further information (also available on Jaggaer). Multiply is a new programme aimed at improving functional numeracy skills across the United Kingdom. Multiply is aimed at all adults over 19 who do not already have a Level 2 Maths Qualification (or equivalent) - whether in employment or unemployed. They can either be working towards a Maths GCSE or Functional Skills qualification or equivalent, need specific numeracy skills for their work or progression, or just want to brush up on the skills to help them get on in life and work. A critical pillar of the programme is the Multiply national digital numeracy platform which will be launched later in 2022. The platform will act as the national "front door" to Multiply - giving people the ability to learn at their own place and pace. Through the platform, we want to build the confidence of learners, and help them take the stepping stones towards a maths qualification. We also intend to signpost to course in local areas. We'd also like to see employers using the online platform, e.g. through helping them assess their workforce needs, and signposting to local training. This requirement therefore has several components: a digital learning platform, platform content, and an online tuition offer. Across all three, we would like the platform to provide a diagnostic tool to assess skills levels (e.g. identify strengths and weaknesses) to help guide learners through the learner offer; and recognise a learner's progress. The platform is funded from the 2022-2023 financial year, through to the end of the 2024-2025 financial year. The Department is carrying out a Discovery that will continue to inform our assumptions on volumes and service requirements (including number of learners). The platform should meet the Government's Service Standard to ensure it is secure, robust, and accessible. This includes accessibility to WCAG v2 AA standard, and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is in addition to the minimum service requirements associated with RM6219. The platform, content and tutoring must also be provided in Welsh for users in Wales. Finally, we expect the Multiply site to be both Multiply, UK Government and DfE branded. Additional information: **REARRANGED SECOND MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT** We will be holding a follow-up event on Thursday 30th June, 11:00 - 12:30. Please register your interest via the Jaggaer portal. This event will focus on our service requirements and specification (specifically around the tutoring elements of the Multiply offer), and allow you the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions on our thinking to date. The event will be recorded and made available to anyone unable to attend on the 30th. We will aim to make slides available in advance for review before the session - please do try and make time to look through these and start thinking about any feedback or questions. Please register for Jaggaer using the URL link below: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, the supplier event area can be accessed by clicking "View Opportunities" on the main page. Event joining instructions will be issued following an expression of interest. The Jaggaer reference is ssq_257. ---------------------------------------- We anticipate that this opportunity will be advertised using the CCS RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS. Suppliers must be registered on the DPS on the day of procurement launch and must have selected "Learning Technologies" as a service type they can provide. We anticipate that the procurement will launch in August 2022. Further details for this DPS can be found at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219 Bidders are urged to register their interest as a DPS supplier using the above link and completing the DPS Registration. This DPS is managed by CCS and not DfE, therefore for any technical assistance please ensure you direct queries to CCS. Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk Telephone: 0345 410 2222 ---------------------------------------- This notice is a zero value PIN notice to initiate pre-market engagement. It is for information only and is not a call for competition. This PIN is intended to inform the market of a potential future procurement exercise to appoint a supplier to work with the Department on providing the outlined service. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award. Accordingly, the Department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any organisation in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice. All information included in this notice is indicative and subject to change and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b99071d-3f5d-4136-a7cb-dd0a612b9d90 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 79420000 - Management-related services - 79998000 - Coaching services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80590000 - Tutorial services - 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 11:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b99071d-3f5d-4136-a7cb-dd0a612b9d90 - 16 Jun 2022 at 14:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06eadc1-b5da-490a-b06c-5fee5218116d - 1 Jun 2022 at 11:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b692b39-4627-4608-b07c-29287dd533c8 - 14 Apr 2022 at 15:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07465866-8307-4b6b-9200-05a43084e63c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b99071d-3f5d-4136-a7cb-dd0a612b9d90 23rd June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06eadc1-b5da-490a-b06c-5fee5218116d 16th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b692b39-4627-4608-b07c-29287dd533c8 1st June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07465866-8307-4b6b-9200-05a43084e63c 14th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d816711f-f2f0-4b56-9a7b-edc64981951e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b54dc4de-a217-489e-9de7-0d58332a84b2 n/a - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Register for Jaggaer - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219 RM6219 Information - https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/service-standard Government Service Standard - https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/066b168f-fe08-4511-a0ee-7e39cfb43881 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5e1b53d-5050-4eae-99a2-aa69adb9af9a n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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