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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has concluded a procurement process through a mini-competition under a subcontracting partnership framework for the provision of higher education subcontracting, non-devolved adult skills, and free courses for jobs. This tender, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), involved a restricted procedure and reached the award stage on 15th July 2026. The process was selective with a total anticipated contract value of GBP 702,000, and it specifies a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The location spans multiple regions including Liverpool, the United Kingdom, and international territories, with the tender having a minimum value requirement of GBP 40,000. The tender documents were available for download, and submissions were due by 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those capable of providing higher education and adult skill services. Companies such as Rare Studio, Sysco Business Skills Academy Ltd, and The Game Assembly Ltd have been awarded and are indicative of the types of organisations well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This framework encourages expansion into various geographic markets as it covers not just the UK but also international locations. Despite non-suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or consortiums with a robust capability in education services will find this framework conducive to substantial business growth through diversification and scalability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sub-Contracting Partnership Framework (Closed) Mini-Competition - AWARD

Notice Description

The City of Liverpool College are going out to tender via a mini-competition for the subcontracting Partnership framework for the provision of HE Subcontracting, Non-Devolved Adult skills and Free Courses for Jobs (subcontracting). The documents for this tender are ready to be downloaded and the closing date for the return of your tenders via the College's In-Tend website is 12 noon on 22nd May 2026 at 12 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1554b71c-b264-4a94-b45a-202425d6bdba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab73014b-6804-47a6-ac58-c980b0642a04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£702,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L7 7JA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

RARE STUDIO

SYSCO BUSINESS SKILLS ACADEMY

THE GAME ASSEMBLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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