Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
Christine Todd
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1546604239
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Multiply Programme (UK Shared Prosperity Fund)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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 the focus under the Argyll and Bute UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan, 2022-2025 is to prepare, develop and deliver:
- Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression (predefined intervention S43); and
Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money (predefined intervention S49).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £548,984
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The preparation, development and delivery of a courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression. Provision is required across the whole of the Argyll and Bute area.
The anticipated outcomes by end of March 2025 are:
- 75 adults participating in maths qualifications and courses up to, and including, Level 2 equivalent; and
- 45 adults achieving maths qualifications up to, and including, Level 2 equivalent.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The preparation, development and delivery of a courses help people use numeracy to manage their money. Provision is required across the whole of the Argyll and Bute area.
The anticipated outcomes by end of March 2025 are:
- 75 adults participating in maths qualifications and courses up to, and including, Level 2 equivalent; and
- 45 adults achieving maths qualifications up to, and including, Level 2 equivalent.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 February 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=715599.
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