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Contract for the provision of short/CPD courses to include Safeguarding, Prevent & FBV for apprenticeship students & wider

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:32

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of short/CPD courses including Safeguarding, Prevent & FBV" was conducted by Liverpool John Moores University, located in Liverpool, UK. The procurement falls under the Education and training services category and took place as an open competition below the threshold. This process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th August 2025 to FE TECH LIMITED, a company based in Leeds. The contract period is set to begin on 30th August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 29th August 2028, with the possibility of renewal. The awarded contract value is £72,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of Further Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, particularly those equipped to deliver training related to safeguarding, Prevent, and Fundamental British Values (FBV). As an open competition, it was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating potential for market growth and collaboration. Companies already operating within the educational services sector that offer comprehensive, adaptable e-learning solutions for apprenticeships would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of short/CPD courses to include Safeguarding, Prevent & FBV for apprenticeship students & wider

Notice Description

This is the award notice - supplier now selected to provide The apprenticeship division at LJMU requires the availability of added value, CPD courses for all Apprentices and Staff involved with the apprenticeship delivery. One of the key aspects of this condition is the delivery and availability of training and awareness of safeguarding, Prevent and FBV related courses. The access to courses must be available to all apprentices on an unlimited usage basis. Courses must be provided in the form of Scorm assets/files to enable them to be integrated with internal learner management systems (Aptem) The ability to assign courses individually to each apprentice is a key requirement for LJMU to retain control of course access and usage. The successful provider will be required to ensure course content is reviewed and updated to maintain its accuracy with current legislation where applicable. The aim of this tender is to ensure all Apprentices have access to added value learning opportunities to enable stretch & challenge and CPD on an ad hoc basis to support LJMU in strengthening its quality of apprenticeship provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047171-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FE TECH

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