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UKSPF People & Skills: Construction and Green Energy Sector Skills Programme

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 May 2024 at 10:10

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2024 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has awarded the contract for the UKSPF People & Skills programme in the Construction and Green Energy sectors. The programme aims to upskill and reskill residents of Liverpool City Region, focusing on Construction Technical and Green Energy Skills. The contract period is from April 2024 to March 2025, with a potential extension. The total value of the contract is £400,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organisation is Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The contract was awarded on 3rd May 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those focusing on Construction Technical and Green Energy Skills. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the training sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking for suppliers to deliver vocational training and progression opportunities for learners. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute to the upskilling and reskilling of local residents, enhancing their employability and progression in the job market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSPF People & Skills: Construction and Green Energy Sector Skills Programme

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to procure a programme of activity to provide upskilling and/or reskilling opportunities to residents of Liverpool City Region that could not be delivered through mainstream learning funding such as the devolved Adult Education Budget, Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs or Skills Bootcamps. We are seeking 2 sectoral areas of delivery: Lot 1: Construction Technical including Greener Low Carbon Construction Skills with CSCS cards and/or other licences to practice with a minimum of 85 starts and completions with all learners to complete vocationally related training, a licence to practice and progress to further learning, progression in or into employment or skills. Lot 2: Green Energy Skills with licences to practice and vocational skills delivery with a minimum of 85 starts and completions with all learners to complete vocationally related training, a licence to practice and progress to further learning, progression in or into employment or skills. CONTRACT PERIOD: 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 with the potential for extension of contracts on an initial term +1+1 basis up to the end of March 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d23a3f5-faac-4372-81f6-2c92227e8dae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca516cf6-3246-4fed-9bb5-e5e21f19c2e1
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
2
Supplier Names

SYSCO BUSINESS SKILLS ACADEMY

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY

Further Information

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