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YOUTH GUARANTEE TRAILBLAZER MANAGING AGENT FOR GRANTS PROGRAMME IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGION

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 17:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 15:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Managing Agent for a grants programme. The contract, awarded to VOLA CONSORTIUM, aims to deliver grants to support community and place-based projects across the Liverpool City Region. Targeting mainly the VCSE sector, the initiative focuses on assisting unemployed and inactive young people, particularly those aged 18-21, with possible inclusion of those aged 16 and 17 where special conditions apply. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which signifies a transparent approach in the awarding of public contracts. The process successfully reached the award stage on 12th September 2025, with an official contract commencement slated for 1st October 2025, running until 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. This service has a gross award value of £79,000 and operates under the contract code DN780411.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the VCSE sector that are active in community development and youth engagement programmes. Companies adept in financial consultancy services, and possessing a robust understanding of the local VCS and stakeholder management in Liverpool, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on social value and net-zero measures also offers companies a platform to showcase their commitment to sustainable practices and community impact, potentially attracting more local and regional collaboration opportunities. An open procurement method encourages diverse business participation, which can lead to expanded networks and significant business growth prospects for those involved in managing grant programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YOUTH GUARANTEE TRAILBLAZER MANAGING AGENT FOR GRANTS PROGRAMME IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGION

Notice Description

LCRCA are seeking to procure a Managing Agent (MA) to deliver a Community Grants programme. Community and local place-based projects will be funded via Community Grants (up to the value of PS790k, inclusive of up to 10% available for programme administration). Grants are to be delivered by VCSE sector organisations working with unemployed and inactive young people from across Liverpool City Region or at risk of becoming disengaged and for the purpose of supporting them to gain further skills and employment. The YGT's primary focus is on those aged 18-21 but those aged 16 and 17 may be eligible for support where there is evidence of limited or no engagement with learning or work post-16.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05560c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057891-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLA CONSORTIUM

Further Information

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