--- title: "Multiply Investment Proposals" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03881b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03881b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03881b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03881b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-12" --- # Multiply Investment Proposals Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03881b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03881b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03881b.json) ## Summary The West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Multiply Investment Proposals in the Education and Training Services category. The tender involved developing investment proposals for adult numeracy programmes across various areas. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers for different lots, focusing on enhancing numeracy skills for different target groups. This tender opportunity can benefit businesses with expertise in education and training services, specifically in numeracy skill development. Suppliers should be prepared to deliver bespoke adult numeracy programmes and engage with diverse groups of learners. The procurement method was an open procedure, with multiple suppliers being awarded contracts for different lots aimed at enhancing numeracy skills within the community. ## Notice The Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of proposals and delivery of the Multiply workstream. Suppliers are required to develop investment proposals for bespoke adult numeracy programmes against the national menu of interventions to be delivered within the West Northamptonshire Authority remit. ### Lot Information Increase confidence with numbers Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal numeracy qualifications. Renewal: 2.1. The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Use numeracy to manage money Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money. Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Innovative numeracy programs for employers Innovative numeracy programmes delivered together with employers - including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace. Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Numeracy skills for employment Courses aimed at people who can't apply for certain jobs because of lack of numeracy skills and/or to encourage people to upskill in numeracy order to access a certain job/career. jobs throughout their working lives. That's why we want to see courses that better fit around the needs of adults and employers across the country Renewal: 2.1. The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Intensive and flexible numeracy courses New intensive and flexible numeracy courses targeted at people without Level 2 maths, leading to a Functional Skills Qualification. Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Numeracy skills for parents Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Numeracy courses for prisoners Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary licence Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Numeracy courses for care leavers aged 19 and over Numeracy courses aimed at those 19 or over that are leaving, or have just left, the care system. Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Numeracy activities for hard to reach learners Numeracy activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging the hardest to reach learners - for example, those not in the labour market or other groups identified locally as in need. Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Additional relevant math's Modules Additional relevant maths modules embedded into other vocational courses. Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010465-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,154,955 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | DIVERSITI UK LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT; EVOLVE YOUR FUTURE; LEARNING CURVE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010465-2023 - 24 Nov 2022 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033389-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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