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title: "Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024"
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# Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03df5c

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded contracts under the Multiply Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which focuses on adult and other education services. This initiative, titled "Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024," targets improving numeracy skills among adults. The procurement method follows an open procedure, culminating in the award stage. The key contracts, each valued at GBP 391,808, were signed on 23 July 2024, with an addressable impact across various locations in Dumfries and Galloway. The procurement categories are primarily services, with lots awarded for specific interventions, including courses aimed at different groups, such as parents and prisoners, enhancing employability and community engagement through numeracy courses.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those focusing on technical, vocational, and higher education. SMEs with experience in delivering educational programmes can greatly benefit by participating in such frameworks, which offer steady, long-term contracts. Enhancing numeracy among adults opens up avenues for companies specialising in digital training, personal tutoring, and innovative course delivery alongside employers. Businesses capable of forming partnerships for community engagement are well-suited to compete in this expansive initiative, thereby contributing to workforce development and community enrichment in the region.

## Notice

Multiply is an adult numeracy programme, which will support people with no or low-level maths skills get back into work. The scheme will offer free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses to improve adults' numeracy skills. Under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund predefined interventions, outputs and outcomes for the Multiply Programme, Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking to put in place a multi-Lot flexible framework.

### Lot Information

Intervention S42

Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal qualifications.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S44

Courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary licence.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S43

Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children and help with their own progression.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S45

Courses aimed at people who cannot apply for certain jobs because of lack of numeracy skills and/or to encourage people to upskill in order to access a certain job/career.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S46

Additional relevant maths modules embedded into other vocational courses.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S47

Innovative programmes delivered together with employers, including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S48

New intensive and flexible courses targeted at people without Level 2 maths in Scotland, leading to an equivalent qualification.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S49

Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S50

Courses aimed at those 19 or over that are leaving, or have just left, the care system.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

Intervention S51

Activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging the hardest to reach learners

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 24 Months with an optional extension of a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002797-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,175,424 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S; COMPLETE TUITION; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COLLEGE; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY OUTDOOR AND WOODLAND LEARNING GROUP (DGOWL; ENABLE SCOTLAND; RIGHT OPTIONS PARTNERS; TRIAGE CENTRAL; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002797-2025
- 9 May 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014847-2024
- 1 Feb 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003296-2024
- 25 Oct 2023 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031449-2023
- 6 Jul 2023 at 12:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019286-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766219
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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