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The Provision of WLT Development Programme

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 10:57

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 11:19

Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of WLT Development Programme," a leadership programme specifically designed for middle managers as part of their wider leadership team. The contract, awarded to Liverpool John Moores University, focuses on management training services within the Liverpool area, under the industry category of education and training services. This open procurement method followed a competitive process, with significant interest shown as evidenced by 21 bids, all from SMEs. The process has moved from the tender to the award stage, with the contract set to be active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, at a gross value of £89,241.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in management and leadership training services. Large-scale businesses with a capability to provide comprehensive training solutions would be well-suited to compete in this environment, as The City of Liverpool College prioritises educational enhancement and strategic project management. The focus on empowering leaders through specialised training highlights a demand for providers adept at developing programmes that align with strategic plans and contribute effectively to institutional leadership. Businesses equipped with innovative training methodologies that integrate skills development, behavioural insights, and a cultural fit within large educational institutions can particularly thrive.

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Notice Title

The Provision of WLT Development Programme

Notice Description

The first year of a continuous leadership development programme aimed at middle managers as part of the college's wider leadership team, looking at skills, knowledge, behaviours, and culture. The programme should be specifically focused on what is needed to deliver against the strategic plan (including recognising and delivering against emerging opportunities) and contribute effectively to the leadership of the College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048706-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£74,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£74,368 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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