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Ready to Learn Bridging Piece

SEFTON COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, located in Bootle, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Ready to Learn Bridging Piece." This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and will be delivered in the UKD73 region. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract signed on 8th December 2025, and the project is active from 12th December 2025 until 13th March 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach below the threshold, without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £25,000 with a gross amount of £30,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services that focus on educational and strategic planning. The scope of work involves bridging discovery and delivery phases to facilitate a multi-agency Best Start in Life plan, which can drive critical insights into actionable outcomes. Companies like This is Capacity CiC, which are well-versed in offering consultancy to public authorities, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Firms with expertise in management consultancy and strategic execution can leverage such opportunities to bolster their connections within the public sector while contributing to meaningful community initiatives.

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Notice Title

Ready to Learn Bridging Piece

Notice Description

Ready to Learn Bridging Piece of work. This work will serve as a critical bridge between discovery and delivery, turning insight into action and creating the conditions for confident mobilisation including a multi-agency Best Start in Life plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083788-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
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
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS IS CAPACITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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