Planning

Liverpool Adult Learning Service / The Community Learning Programme - DPS_25

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 10:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Liverpool City Council, is currently in the planning stage. The initiative is titled "Liverpool Adult Learning Service / The Community Learning Programme - DPS_25" and falls under the education and training services category. The programme is located in Liverpool, specifically targeting adults aged 19 and over in disadvantaged areas with a total annual budget of £900,000. The contract will operate as a Dynamic Purchasing System over three academic years starting from 2025/26, with a possibility of extension into the 2028/29 year. Providers will need to have a proven history of delivering similar services. The first formal notice is anticipated to be published by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those familiar with local needs and compliance standards required by Ofsted. Suitable candidates will likely be those who have a robust track record in community-based learning and possess the ability to deliver high-quality services aligned with the Liverpool City Region’s expectations. By participating in this Dynamic Purchasing System, educational service providers have a steady opportunity to enhance their business by tapping into secured funding and contributing to local community development and education initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liverpool Adult Learning Service / The Community Learning Programme - DPS_25

Notice Description

The Adult Learning Service (ALS) is seeking approval to establish, with the full support of the Corporate Procurement Unit, a Dynamic Purchasing System through which it can annually procure education and training providers to deliver learning to adults aged 19+ and resident in some of Liverpool's most disadvantaged wards. These providers will have a proven track record of successfully delivering similar activities, a knowledge of local needs and the capacity to provide high quality Liverpool City Region and Ofsted compliant learning opportunities from a range of community based venues located within the targeted wards. It is intended that the Dynamic Purchasing System will initially run for 3 academic years - 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28, with an option to extend this contract for a further 12 months, covering the 2028/29 academic year. Total grant funding available in each academic year, including the contract extension year, will be PS900,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024603-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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