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Consultancy support for apprenticeships scheme within the Liverpool City Region

MERSEYTRAVEL

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05 Sep 2017 at 10:12

Award Notice
Tender

04 Aug 2017 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region, represented by Merseytravel, has recently awarded a contract for consultancy support focused on enhancing its apprenticeships scheme. This initiative, which falls under the business services industry category, is valued at £40,000 and commenced on 2nd September 2017, lasting until 19th February 2018. The procurement process was initiated as an open tender, with the submission period concluding on 22nd August 2017. Merseytravel's aspiration is to improve the quality and quantity of apprenticeships within the region, driving significant changes to apprenticeship delivery and funding.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in training and educational frameworks. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in apprenticeship programmes and possess strategic planning capabilities will be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing apprenticeship delivery in the Liverpool City Region, firms that align with these objectives and can contribute to the city's goals of increased apprenticeship participation may significantly benefit from this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy support for apprenticeships scheme within the Liverpool City Region

Notice Description

*****Please note that this opportunity is a request for quote by invite only and the suppliers have already been selected ***** Liverpool City Region has an enviable record on apprenticeships, with a high level of starts and penetration within businesses. There are significant changes taking place to apprenticeship delivery and funding which training provider and employers businesses are implementing. The City Region has an objective to increase the number of apprenticeships, improve the quality of the provision and raise the levels being studied. The Combined Authority is seeking additional interim capacity to lead its work on apprenticeships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c0b5a9-3244-4ee7-94b5-5a5ce4aff965
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 16 Mar 2018 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUNOIA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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