- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Increase confidence with numbers
- Lot 2. Use numeracy to manage money
- Lot 3. Innovative numeracy programs for employers
- Lot 4. Numeracy skills for employment
- Lot 5. Intensive and flexible numeracy courses
- Lot 6. Numeracy skills for parents
- Lot 7. Numeracy courses for prisoners
- Lot 8. Numeracy courses for care leavers aged 19 and over
- Lot 9. Numeracy activities for hard to reach learners
- Lot 10. Additional relevant math’s Modules
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Northamptonshire Council
One Angel Square, Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
Contact
Siobhan Paterson
Siobhan.Paterson@westnorthants.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Multiply Investment Proposals
Reference number
WNC00000213
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of proposals and delivery of the Multiply workstream. Suppliers are required to develop investment proposals for bespoke adult numeracy programmes against the national menu of interventions to be delivered within the West Northamptonshire Authority remit.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Increase confidence with numbers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal numeracy qualifications.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2.1. The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Use numeracy to manage money
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Innovative numeracy programs for employers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Innovative numeracy programmes delivered together with employers – including courses designed to cover specific numeracy skills required in the workplace.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Numeracy skills for employment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
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 numeracy order to access a certain job/career. jobs throughout their working lives. That’s why we want to see courses that better fit around the needs of adults and employers across the country
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2.1. The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intensive and flexible numeracy courses
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
New intensive and flexible numeracy courses targeted at people without Level 2 maths, leading to a Functional Skills Qualification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Numeracy skills for parents
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Numeracy courses for prisoners
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Numeracy courses aimed at prisoners, those recently released from prison or on temporary licence
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Numeracy courses for care leavers aged 19 and over
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Numeracy courses aimed at those 19 or over that are leaving, or have just left, the care system.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Numeracy activities for hard to reach learners
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Numeracy 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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Additional relevant math’s Modules
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Additional relevant maths modules embedded into other vocational courses.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Authority proposes to enter into multiple Grant Funding Agreements for an initial period until 30 March 2023 with the preferred Suppliers, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods . This is subject to funding being approved for the subsequent years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 January 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 30 March 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 March 2025
Local time
12:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
If you would like to make a submission for this procurement please see the attached guidance documents which will help.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, Holborn, London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom