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Adult Skills Fund - Subcontracting (Rotunda)

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council pertains to the "Adult Skills Fund - Subcontracting (Rotunda)" project. This initiative, backed by the Liverpool City Region Adult Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund (ASF), aims to bolster adult education services in the region, targeting learners aged 19 and over. The procurement falls under the education services industry category and is situated in Bootle, United Kingdom. The process has progressed through the award stage and is now under contract, which was signed on 1st September 2025. The contract runs until 31st July 2026, offering service delivery within the United Kingdom. The method employed was limited competition, given that the procurement value is below the threshold.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and vocational training sectors, particularly those focused on adult education and skills enhancement. Given the limited competition procedure, smaller enterprises with a specialised service offering in adult education would stand well-placed to compete. The contract with ROTUNDA LTD., valued at £60,000, underscores the scope for SMEs to engage with public authorities like Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, thereby fostering significant growth and expanding their portfolio in public sector training services. This procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses with a track record in delivering training services that align with the strategic objectives of skill development and learner progression.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills Fund - Subcontracting (Rotunda)

Notice Description

Sefton Community Learning Service is fully funded by the Liverpool City Region Adult Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The purpose of ASF is to support adult learners 19+ across the region to gain skills which will lead them to meaningful, sustained and relevant employment or enable them to progress to further learning which will deliver the outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a12e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROTUNDA

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