Tender

Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 08:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has launched a tender titled "Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Services" aimed at enhancing services for children and young people in Liverpool. This procurement falls under the category of General management consultancy services (CPV: 79411000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the procurement method described as an open procedure above threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 1st May 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in management consultancy, particularly SMEs and VCSEs due to the procurement's suitability requirements. Companies with expertise in sustainable transformation and improving educational outcomes have the chance to collaborate with Liverpool City Council to achieve measurable improvements and an enhanced Ofsted rating. By partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders, businesses can contribute strategies and solutions, fostering impactful change within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Services

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Improvement Partner to support Liverpool City Council's Children and Young People's Services. The aim is to deliver sustainable transformation, improve outcomes for children and families, and support the Council's ambition to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating. The Improvement Partner will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver measurable improvements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35b0abc-51a6-4e94-8cd5-7c7eef85657b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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 COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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

Further Information

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