Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newport City Council
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
Contact
Joanne James
Telephone
+44 1633210689
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Internet address(es)
Main address
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