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Study Programme

Knowsley Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 12:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

20 May 2025 at 16:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for a Study Programme targeting 16-18 year olds not in education, employment, or training. Located in Huyton, UKD71, the initiative falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process, identified under ID 073150-2025, concluded with an award on 12th November 2025. The tender employed an open competition method, considered below threshold, and involved a light touch regime. St Helens College has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £236,588, effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to expand into public sector projects. Given the emphasis on youth education, companies with expertise in delivering training programmes to young individuals, particularly those who are NEET, will find this contract aligns well with their core capacities. The programme not only provides a steady stream of work through Knowsley Council but also offers businesses a platform to demonstrate their societal impact, enhancing their reputation and footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Study Programme

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) is looking to establish a provider to deliver parts of an Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funded study programme aimed at 16-18 year old young people who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073150-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£236,588 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Knowsley Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St Helens College

Further Information

Notice Documents

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