Published date: 2 May 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 1 June 2023, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

SO23 8UJ

Value of contract

£3,500,000

Procurement reference

IT-5-21253-CS21253

Published date

2 May 2023

Closing date

1 June 2023

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

1 July 2023

Contract end date

30 June 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Hampshire County Council Children's Services Department are seeking Ofsted registered training providers, rated good or above, to deliver the Multiply programme.

Multiply is a national government-funded scheme aimed at helping adults improve their numeracy skills. The funding is available for adults (aged 19 and over) who do not currently have a Level 2/GCSE maths at grade 4 (previously known as grade C). 

The Framework will commence on 1st July 2023 and will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 11:00 hrs on Thursday 1st June 2023.

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Additional text

Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire.
Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons.


Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

CSPU Children's Services Procurement

Address

The Castle, Sussex Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0370 779 1100

Email

childrens.services.procurement.unit@hants.gov.uk