Tender

Provision of post-19 Numeracy support under the Multiply Programme

  • Newport City Council

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract notice)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-024447

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f578

Published 21 August 2023, 9:41am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Newport City Council

Civic Centre

Newport

NP20 4UR

Contact

Joanne James

Email

procurement@newport.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1633210689

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.newport.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of post-19 Numeracy support under the Multiply Programme

Reference number

NCC-2023-091

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Newport City Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) invites tenders for numeracy courses for adults aged 19+ under the UK wide Multiply programme, in accordance with the specification and the terms and conditions within. The tender has been split in to 7 lots, each of which align with one of the Multiply Indicators. Suppliers can be bid for one, several or all Lots. A maximum of 2 suppliers will be appointed to each of the Lots. Further information on the Multiply Programme in Wales can be found at UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W44 Indicator

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £600,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value detailed is apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 300,000.00

2024/25 GBP 300,000.00

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W45 Indicator

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £370,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 185,000.00

2024/25 GBP 185,000.00

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W47 Indicator

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Courses aimed at people who can’t 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.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £110,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 55,000.00

2024/25 GBP 55,000.00

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W50 Indicator

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £110,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 55,000.00

2024/25 GBP 55,000.00

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W51 Indicator

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £280,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 140,000.00

2024.25 GBP 140,000.00

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W52 Indicator

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 25,000.00

2024/25 GBP 25,000.00

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W53c Indicator

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Activities, courses or provision developed in partnership with community organisations and other partners aimed at engaging the hardest to reach learners – for example, those not in the labour market or other groups identified locally as in need.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £280,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

18

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:

2023/24 GBP 140,000.00

2024/25 GBP 140,000.00


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

20 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134181

(WA Ref:134181)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom