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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-r6ebe6-0000766219

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded a contract for the Multiply Programme, under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to the Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor and Woodland Learning Group (DGOWL) CIC. The programme, titled "Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024," aims to improve adult numeracy skills, specifically targeting people with no or low-level maths skills to help them re-enter the workforce. This contract covers various interventions, including S43, S44, and S51, with a delivery location across Dumfries and Galloway in the UKM92 region. The contracts were signed on 23 July 2024, collectively valued at GBP 1,175,424. The procurement utilised an open procedure and is classified under the services category with CPV codes primarily including educational services.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the educational sector, particularly those specialising in adult education and vocational training. Companies that can offer customized tutoring, digital training, and flexible learning modules, particularly for diverse and hard-to-reach learner groups, will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in educational services or community-focused training initiatives are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded contracts, spanning up to roughly three years with potential extensions, present long-term engagement possibilities, promoting stability and capacity building for participating businesses.

## 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 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 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 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522644 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 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 | £391,808 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY OUTDOOR AND WOODLAND LEARNING GROUP (DGOWL |

## 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522644
- 9 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504932

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504932
  Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024 - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522644
  Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024 - 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.

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

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