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Official UK procurement notice

Multiply Numeracy Scheme · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Medway Council (Local council)

5 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 8 May 2023
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme. The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions.

CPV: Adult and other education services · Education and training services · Higher education services · Training services

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Courses designed to help people manage their money

1.1 Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions.

The aims of the project are to:

a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 – with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England);

b) improve labour market outcomes; and

c) increase adult numeracy across the population

1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention – ‘Courses designed to help people manage their money’. Please read through the entire specification before bidding.

1.3 Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway.

The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Delivery: South East
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Innovative numeracy programmes delivered together with employers – including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace

1.1 Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions.

The aims of the project are to:

a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 – with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England);

b) improve labour market outcomes; and

c) increase adult numeracy across the population

1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention – ‘Innovative numeracy programmes delivered together with employers – including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace’. Please read through the entire specification before bidding.

1.3 Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway.

The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Delivery: South East
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression

1.1 Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions.

The aims of the project are to:

a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 – with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England);

b) improve labour market outcomes; and

c) increase adult numeracy across the population

1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention – ‘Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression’. Please read through the entire specification before bidding.

1.3 Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway.

The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Delivery: South East
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license

1.1 Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions.

The aims of the project are to:

a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 – with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England);

b) improve labour market outcomes; and

c) increase adult numeracy across the population

1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention – ‘Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary license’. Please read through the entire specification before bidding.

1.3 Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway.

The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Delivery: South East
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Numeracy activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging hardest to reach learners.

1.1 Medway Council are procuring services in relation to the Government Multiply scheme, The main aims of the scheme are to improve numeracy skills in adults aged 19+ who do not currently have a level 2 in Maths. This is to be delivered through an array of defined interventions.

The aims of the project are to:

a) increase the number of adults achieving maths qualifications (up to, and including, Level 2 – with GCSEs and FSQs as our qualification of choice in England);

b) improve labour market outcomes; and

c) increase adult numeracy across the population

1.2 This specification relates to the Multiply Intervention – ‘Numeracy activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging hardest to reach learners.’ Please read through the entire specification before bidding.

1.3 Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money. Medway Council are seeking for partners to help deliver Multiply in Medway.

The response must include detailed descriptions of how you will deliver the interventions in accordance with Multiply requirements, reach out to new learners, provide the right learner data to Medway Council and achieve timescales.

Delivery: South East
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60
  • Price: 40
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
6 Apr 2023, 09:48 BST
Last source update
6 Apr 2023, 09:48 BST
Award evaluation window
8 May 2023 – …
Authority reference
DN664775
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-010077
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesEducation and training servicesHigher education servicesTraining services
Delivery area
South East (UKJ41)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
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Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
8 May 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
8 May 2023, 12:40 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

6 Apr 2023 → 8 May 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    6 Apr 2023, 09:48 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    8 May 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    8 May 2023, 12:40 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Medway Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, South East, ME4 4TRContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.