Published date: 22 August 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£600,000
Procurement reference
ECC001-DN705423-04667126
Published date
22 August 2024
Closing date
12 February 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
8 March 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The purpose of this competition for Lot 4 "Full qualifications" is to invite bids to create and deliver new intensive and flexible Maths Functional Skills Qualification courses targeted at adults 19+ who have not previously attained a GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 maths qualification.
In line with the Department for Education definition, Functional Skills qualifications should enable the learner to develop confidence in using mathematics and provide a foundation for progression into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life, where the skills gained can be applied to solve mathematical problems. The purpose of Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications is to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real-life situations.
Experience shows that skills providers in general commit 100% of their adult education budget in the Autumn term or risk reductions in subsequent years. ECC will encourage successful bidders to link with other Multiply providers from other Lots over time to encourage bite size learners from other Lots to progress to full qualifications throughout the year, particularly outside of the Autumn term.
Multiply in Essex is keen to fund additional Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at NVQ 1 and NVQ 2 under this Lot. This aims to help adults to progress in learning and employment.
Consideration would be given to funding additional Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, although bidders would need to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate how these courses would generate exceptional impact and align with Multiply outcomes.
Functional Skills Qualifications should be accredited by a recognised national awarding body. To avoid duplication with Adult Education Budget (AEB) funding qualifications, these should begin throughout the academic year, rather than at the standard September start.
Expected duration of training courses is up to 55 guided learning hours.
Learners will be expected to sit a recognised examination at the end of the course to quantify their learning and provide them with certification as proof of their new skills.
Award information
Awarded date
27 February 2024
Contract start date
8 March 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Total value of contract
£119,712.50
This contract was awarded to 3 suppliers.
Keir Training & Recruitment Limited
Address
217 London Road,
Grays,
Essex,
RM20 3JTReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
-
Grant award = £95,550
Opportunities Workshop Limited
Address
12 Northgate Street,
Ipswich,
IP1 3DBReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
-
Grant Award = £24,062.50
The International Education Group Limited (TiEGr)
Address
14 Maypole Street,
Newhall,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM17 9JJReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
-
Grant Award = £100,000
About the buyer
Contact name
Andrew Beaver
Address
County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
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