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LCR Priority Training Support - Communication Skills Training for employers in the Halton area

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Jun 2023 at 16:13

Award Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2023 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of communication skills training for employers in the Halton area. The programme, funded by LCRCA's Priority Training Support Fund, aims to address specific skills gaps for residential and community-based care workers. The contract worth £120,000 started on 31st May 2023 and will run until 31st July 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2023. The buying organisation, LCRCA, is based in Liverpool, England, and the industry category for this contract is services.

This tender for communication skills training presents an opportunity for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those offering adult and other education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing training tailored to the needs of Halton based employers should consider bidding to deliver the programme. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute to upskilling the local workforce and expanding their service offerings in alignment with regional priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCR Priority Training Support - Communication Skills Training for employers in the Halton area

Notice Description

The Skills & Apprenticeship Hub Team are part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on providing the skills needed to support residential and community-based care workers to a number of cohorts. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Communication Skills' training as a skills' need for Halton based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand. This is a 4-month programme starting on 1st April 2023. The programme will operate up to 31 July 2023 and will support Halton based employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. Additional information: The tender documents can be located on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN656862.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa03a5-2f4a-4e85-94ef-d9c600cd57af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSENSA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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