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Liverpool City Region (LCRCA) Training Provider Framework 2

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)

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08 Sep 2022 at 13:16

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04 Apr 2022 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has recently completed the tendering process for the "Liverpool City Region (LCRCA) Training Provider Framework 2" in the services category. The framework aims to support locally based employers by delivering training programmes targeting skills shortages identified in a survey conducted with Liverpool City Region employers. The framework consists of 19 lots, with 13 lots already awarded and 6 lots being re-advertised. The total estimated spend is up to £1.6M by the end of December 2022, with potential suppliers restricted to applying for a maximum of 3 lots.

This tender by the LCRCA offers significant business growth opportunities for training providers in the education and training services sector. Businesses specialising in areas such as business fundamentals, marketing, and hospitality will find suitable opportunities within the framework. The tender process involves a focus on quality criteria and pricing considerations, with contracts already awarded to suppliers like Health and Safety Matters Limited, Three Dimensional Training Limited, and others. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements outlined per lot to compete effectively in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liverpool City Region (LCRCA) Training Provider Framework 2

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). The Skills & Apprenticeship Hub are establishing a 'LCR Priority Training Support' framework funded by ESF and SIF to support locally based employers. The priority training areas have been predominantly developed from a survey undertook by the Growth Platform with Liverpool City Region employers in June 2021. The Skills & Apprenticeship Hub team is looking to invite experienced and qualified organisations to tender to deliver short yet focused and challenging training programmes that address the skills shortages highlighted in the survey. The identified priority training support topics where separated into 19 Lots. 13 of these Lots have been awarded. 6 of these Lots are being re-advertised. The Lots being re-advertised are as follows: - Lot 1 - Business Fundamentals - (Finance & Planning) Lot 2 - Business Skills (Marketing) Lot 3 - Hospitality (Visitor/Tour Guide) Lot 4 - Hospitality (Marketing) Lot 5 - Hospitality (Events Management) Lot 6 - Hospitality (Digital Sales Platform) Potential suppliers/tenderers should only apply to deliver up to a maximum of 3 Lots, this includes any Lots they have been awarded on the original framework. Contract Notice 2021/S 213-563574. If a supplier bids for more than 3 Lots, only the first 3 lots received will be considered. We expect to spend up to PS800k by the end of December 2022 with a maximum estimated spend of PS1.6M during the life of the framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Business Fundamentals - (Finance & Planning)

As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to procure the following training: - Business Skills (Fundamentals) LCRCA wishes to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes centred around basic business skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified basic business skills training as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy the demand for fundamental business skills across the City Region.

Lot 2 - Business Skills (Marketing)

As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to procure the following training: - Business Skills (Marketing) LCRCA wishes to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes centred around basic business skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Marketing skills training as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training providers to satisfy this demand across the City Region.

Lot 3 - Hospitality (Visitor/Tour Guide)

As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to procure the following training: - Hospitality (Visitor/Tour Guide) LCRCA wishes to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver a series of hospitality-focused training programmes. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Visitor/Tourist Guide training as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.

Lot 4 - Hospitality (Marketing)

As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to procure the following training: - Hospitality LCRCA wishes to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver a series of hospitality-focused training programmes. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified hospitality training as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.

Lot 5 - Hospitality (Events Management)

As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to procure the following training: - Hospitality (Events Management) LCRCA wishes to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver a series of hospitality-focused training programmes. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified hospitality event management as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.

Lot 6 - Hospitality (Digital Sales Platform)

As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to procure the following training: - Hospitality (Digital Sales Platform) LCRCA wishes to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver a series of hospitality-focused training programmes. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified hospitality digital sales training as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0329c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025233-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)
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
Postcode Area
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
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Health and Safety Matters Limited

Quantum Vantage Ltd

The Workforce Development Trust Limited

Three Dimensional Training Limited

Training Unlimited

Further Information

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