Tender

Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)

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13 Oct 2021 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Adult Education Budget (AEB) from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) for the period 2022-2027. The tender, which was published on 13 October 2021, is aimed at procuring high-quality adult education services to support local residents aged 19 and over. The total value of this contract is £70 million, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2022 and conclude on 31 July 2027, covering the Local Authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens, and Wirral in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for training providers that understand the unique skills needs of the Liverpool City Region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. Successful bidders will showcase their capability to deliver statutory entitlements, flexible adult learning provisions, and locally relevant training innovations, enhancing the educational offerings for the region’s learners while aligning with the local economy's demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region covers the Local Authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens and Wirral. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has successfully managed the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) for eligible local residents aged 19 and over since 2019/20, balancing meeting the traditional skills needs addressed by AEB and incorporating significant innovations that reflect and respond to the local distinctiveness of the City Region and the skills needs of residents. The LCRCA now intend to procure high quality Adult Education using devolved funding for a commissioning cycle commencing from 1 August 2022, covering the period 2022-27 LCRCA are seeking to build effective contractual relationships and continue to implement local flexibilities through our devolution agreement. Successful training providers will deliver contracts for services that meet our quality standards and delivery expectations aligned to the skills needs of Liverpool City Region as a result of this procurement exercise. Through the tendering process successful providers will demonstrate an understanding of our local authority areas, the needs of resident learners and employers, and how they would work alongside our anchor College and Local Authority grant funded organisations to add value to the local curriculum offer for LCR residents. The procurement will allow further learner choice of provision by funding residents with training including: * Statutory entitlements including first full Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications for learners aged 19-23, English and Maths and digital skills for learners aged 19 and over * Flexible tailored provision for adults, including qualifications and components of these and/or non-regulated learning, up to level 2 * Locally determined training innovations that better meet the skills needs of the local economy, employers and residents. Further details of this opportunity can be located on www.the-chest.org.uk under the Merseytravel account.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a02a60a-2930-4099-90c1-f3877ac912a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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