Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Newport City Council
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
UK
Contact person: Joanne James
Telephone: +44 1633210689
E-mail: procurement@newport.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL21
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.newport.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of post-19 Numeracy support under the Multiply Programme
Reference number: NCC-2023-091
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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)
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
W44 Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal qualifications.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value detailed is apportioned as follows:
2023/24 GBP 300,000.00
2024/25 GBP 300,000.00
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
W45 Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
370 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:
2023/24 GBP 185,000.00
2024/25 GBP 185,000.00
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
W47 Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:
2023/24 GBP 55,000.00
2024/25 GBP 55,000.00
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
W50 Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.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
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:
2023/24 GBP 55,000.00
2024/25 GBP 55,000.00
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
W51 Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
280 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:
2023/24 GBP 140,000.00
2024.25 GBP 140,000.00
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
W52 Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Courses aimed at over 19s that are leaving, or have just left, the care system
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value will be apportioned as follows:
2023/24 GBP 25,000.00
2024/25 GBP 25,000.00
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
W53c Indicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
280 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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 http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134181
(WA Ref:134181)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/08/2023