Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials

As part of the Multiply programme, DfE is interested in procuring up to twenty Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) and other experimental activity, including quasi-experimental trials and A/B trials to enhance understanding of what works in improving adult numeracy.

We have developed outline specifications for individual RCTs and trials and would like to engage further with potential suppliers to discuss delivery of the trials. We will also give further information about the procurement ahead of issuing the ITT later this year.

We would like to invite potential suppliers to two virtual meetings on Tuesday 27th September at 12.00 midday (session 1) and Tuesday 4 October at 2 pm (session 2) to gauge the level of interest in this project, to hear views on what is needed to make it a success, to answer questions and to support potential suppliers to link up. We recommend you attend both sessions as different themes will be covered in each session:

Session 1: Provide information on the Multiply RCT and other experimental activity element of the programme, indicative procurement and fieldwork timeline, commercial assumptions, and indicative outline payment mechanism to organisations delivering the learner intervention.

Session 2: Provide more detail on the approach to research including the outline RCT specifications and additional information based on feedback from the first session.

If you would like to be invited to this event please forward your email address to Multiply.RESEARCHANDEVALUATION@education.gov.uk

For further information please see the attached document.