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title: "Pre Market Engagement for the Delivery of the UK Government's Multiply Programme for Monmouthshire County Council"
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# Pre Market Engagement for the Delivery of the UK Government's Multiply Programme for Monmouthshire County Council

Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d7

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## Summary

The Monmouthshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement for the Delivery of the UK Government's Multiply Programme for Monmouthshire County Council" in the services category of education and training services. This opportunity aims to engage suppliers/contractors to deliver the Multiply programme within Monmouthshire. The procurement process will involve a Pre-Market Engagement event on Friday 31st March 2023 at Usk County Hall. The initiative is part of the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and has a total grant of GBP 1.1m available subject to central government sign-off, with a deadline for future notices set for 1st June 2023.

Businesses offering services in education and training would be well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. The Multiply programme targets adults aged 19+ looking to improve their numeracy skills through various courses and activities. The objectives of this procurement process include understanding the current delivery landscape, exploring potential contract forms, and maximising program benefits collaboratively. Companies interested in adult education, numeracy skills training, and community engagement initiatives could leverage this opportunity to expand their business and contribute to improving adult numeracy and employment outcomes within Monmouthshire County Council.

## Notice

The purpose of the Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the Market that Monmouthshire County Council are holding a Pre-Market Engagement Event concerning the delivery of the UK Government Multiply programme for Monmouthshire' s Economy, Employment & Skills Service. The Multiply programme forms part of the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, that has been developed to support the government's wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025 and aims to help transform the lives of adults by improving their functional numeracy skills through free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses. Please note that it is anticipated that this arrangement is likely to be divided into lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Monmouthshire County Borough Council are carrying out this Pre Market Engagement process concerning the delivery of the UK Government Multiply programme for Monmouthshire County Councils Economy, Employment & Skills Service A Pre-Market Engagement event will be held in Usk County Hall, NP15 1GA on Friday 31 March 2023 at 09:30 - 11:00. The Multiply programme forms part of the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, that has been developed to support the government's wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025 and aims to help transform the lives of adults by improving their functional numeracy skills through free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses. UKG Multiply Programme will run up until the 31st March 2025. The eligible participants within Multiply are: Adults 19+ who have not previously attained a Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 or higher maths qualification. They can either be working towards a maths Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 or Functional Skills Qualification, 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. The interventions within Multiply that we are looking to commission out are: 1) Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money. 2) 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. The four outcomes that will be used to measure the success of the delivery are: Increased number of adults achieving maths qualifications up to, and including, Level 2 equivalents. Increased number of adults participating in maths qualifications and courses up to, and including, Level 2 equivalents. Improved labour market outcomes. Increased adult numeracy (by supporting learners to improve their understanding and use of maths in their daily lives, at home and at work). It should be noted that discussions regarding the exact scope of the Multiply programme are on-going at the point of drafting this notice. The objectives of the Pre-Market Engagement Process are to: 1 Understand the current delivery landscape across the county. 2 Understand the potential opportunities and challenges to enhancing delivery in line with the eligible activities set out within the Multiply programme. 3 Understand the potential forms of contract that would be suitable for the delivery of the Multiply programme. 5 Understand the balance of cost, timescales and management implications for Monmouthshire County Council through different procurement structures. 6 Understand how the benefits from the Multiply programme can be maximised, working collaboratively MCC's Multiply delivery team. Monmouthshire County Council are therefore looking to engage with suppliers/contractors who can provide all or part of the services required to deliver the Multiply programme within Monmouthshire County Council. Total grant of GBP 1.1m available subject to central government sign-off of investment plans. Full details of the total grant funding available for this procurement shall be advertised in the contract notice and the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007066-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | USK |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP15 1GA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Monmouthshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk |
| Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 13:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007066-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129880
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0277

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