--- title: "T24-199BUS Derry Strabane's Numeracy Upskilling Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-07" --- # T24-199BUS Derry Strabane's Numeracy Upskilling Programme Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe09.json) ## Summary Derry City and Strabane District Council has completed its procurement process for the "T24-199BUS Derry Strabane's Numeracy Upskilling Programme" under the Education and Training Services category. This tender, part of the UK government-funded Multiply programme, aims to enhance adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, adhering to the regulations stated in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The primary procurement stage has progressed to the award stage, with the final contract for Lot 1 being signed on 20th December 2024. The contract, valued at £24,700, has been awarded to Craft Training Ltd, while Lots 2 and 3 were cancelled due to unsuccessful bids. This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in adult education and community-oriented programmes. Businesses with expertise in vocational training, higher education, and supporting adult learners will find this contract highly relevant. Moreover, companies with strong community ties and the ability to cater to specialised training needs, such as upskilling previous offenders, will be well-suited to compete. This initiative supports the economic vision for a balanced economy and increased productivity, making it a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers seeking to expand their business by contributing to regional development initiatives. ## Notice Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the North of Ireland. The programme will support the economic vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. The Multiply programme is being delivered by Further Education Colleges, Universities and Councils in collaboration with the community and voluntary sector. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage one, two, or all the following initiatives: Progression Through Numeracy - Level 2, Progression Through Numeracy - Industry, OU Upskilling - Previous Offenders. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Progression Through Numeracy - Level 2 Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the North of Ireland. The programme will support the economic vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. The Multiply programme is being delivered by Further Education Colleges, Universities and Councils in collaboration with the community and voluntary sector. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage one, two, or all the following initiatives: Progression Through Numeracy - Level 2, Progression Through Numeracy - Industry, OU Upskilling - Previous Offenders. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details. Lot 2: Progression Through Numeracy - Industry Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the North of Ireland. The programme will support the economic vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. The Multiply programme is being delivered by Further Education Colleges, Universities and Councils in collaboration with the community and voluntary sector. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage one, two, or all the following initiatives: Progression Through Numeracy - Level 2, Progression Through Numeracy - Industry, OU Upskilling - Previous Offenders. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details. Lot 3: OU Upskilling - Previous Offenders Multiply is an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Tailored for adults over 19, it aims to improve adult numeracy skills, confidence with numbers and career prospects. It's designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances. Numeracy is a vital skill and the PS5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment. The Department for the Economy (DfE) is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the North of Ireland. The programme will support the economic vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation. The Multiply programme is being delivered by Further Education Colleges, Universities and Councils in collaboration with the community and voluntary sector. Through the Multiply programme, DCSDC strive to improve adult numeracy skills within the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. This procurement exercise focuses on three initiatives, in which DCSDC are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, qualifications and connections within the community, to deliver and manage one, two, or all the following initiatives: Progression Through Numeracy - Level 2, Progression Through Numeracy - Industry, OU Upskilling - Previous Offenders. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013376-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 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 | £24,700 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | DERRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT48 7NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | Northland | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRAFT TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013376-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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