Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Flexible Framework Re-Opening May 2024

A Tender Notice
by DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
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Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
09 May 2024
Delivery
To 31 Oct 2027 (est.)
Deadline
31 Oct 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Dumfries

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

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 Division

1 Intervention S42

Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal qualifications.
2 Intervention S43

Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children and help with their own progression.
3 Intervention S44

Courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary licence.
4 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.
5 Intervention S46

Additional relevant maths modules embedded into other vocational courses.
6 Intervention S47

Innovative programmes delivered together with employers, including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace.
7 Intervention S48

New intensive and flexible courses targeted at people without Level 2 maths in Scotland, leading to an equivalent qualification.
8 Intervention S49

Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money
9 Intervention S50

Courses aimed at those 19 or over that are leaving, or have just left, the care system.
10 Intervention S51

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

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

Quality 60.0
PRICE 40.0

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26736. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits will be realised with this framework (SC Ref:766219)

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