--- title: "MULTIPLY - Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-22" --- # MULTIPLY - Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d51f5b6b-508e-4550-a869-9b615d41ddce.json) ## Summary The Medway Council has issued a tender titled "MULTIPLY - Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license" in the services category. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd January 2023 and a contract period starting on 16th January 2023 and ending on 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £37,000. The tender is open to SMEs and aims to improve numeracy skills for adults aged 19+ in England. This procurement opportunity by Medway Council presents a chance for businesses involved in adult and education services to collaborate and deliver numeracy courses under the Multiply scheme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, as it focuses on enhancing adult numeracy skills to improve labour market outcomes and increase numeracy levels across the population. Businesses interested in adult education and skills development would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. ## Notice Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions. The aims of the project are to: a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 - with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England); b) improve labour market outcomes; and c) increase adult numeracy across the population This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention - 'Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license'. Please read through the entire specification before bidding. Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a726bc9-e80c-412f-89ea-cea881c688d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2022 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a726bc9-e80c-412f-89ea-cea881c688d4 - 16 Dec 2022 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43710fd-16dc-462f-a13f-38245cd4252c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a726bc9-e80c-412f-89ea-cea881c688d4 22nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43710fd-16dc-462f-a13f-38245cd4252c 16th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e64ad59f-497d-ed11-811c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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