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Adult Learning Services - Light Touch Framework

Liverpool City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 11:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 14:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Adult Learning Services - Light Touch Framework" to establish a framework for adult learning services aimed at residents over 19 years of age. The Council plans to engage high-quality education providers to deliver in-direct learning provision within the Liverpool area, targeting communities and individuals who are distant from educational opportunities and employment. The contract is organised under the "services" category and involves two lots, non-accredited and accredited courses, with a total gross budget of £9.6 million. Procurement activities have progressed from planning to award, with the final contract awarding stage scheduled for completion by 18th June 2026, covering a four-year period with a possible extension of an additional four years.

This procurement process offers promising business development opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in adult education and training services. The framework supports providers that offer innovative learning programmes fostering economic and social advancements, like enhancing employment prospects and promoting social cohesion. Organisations capable of delivering inclusive, high-quality learning experiences, and demonstrating a strong connection to local communities are well-suited to compete. Such engagement not only contributes to community development but also expands the geographical reach of service offerings, thereby broadening business potential and network within Liverpool and its surrounding areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Learning Services - Light Touch Framework

Notice Description

This tender is to establish a Light Touch Framework for use by the Adult Learning Service, from which this Council Team, situated in the City Development portfolio, will procure high-quality education providers to prioritise its in-direct (subcontracted) delivery of learning provision to Liverpool adults, aged 19 and over. The Council recognises that the service it provides should respond to the diverse needs of local communities, and those with specific needs who are furthest away from learning and work, local employers and the Liverpool economy. The proposed delivery contributes to Pillar 2 of the Council Plan by engaging those furthest away from education and employment with: High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment. The Council is seeking to work with learning providers who share its vision of promoting the positive economic and social impacts of participation and progression in learning activities, such as increasing self-esteem, building confidence, gaining independence, improving wellbeing, developing work skills, supporting enterprise and enhancing employment prospects. Providers will be expected to engage, support and progress learners through the delivery of a range of innovative, high-quality learning programmes and provide pathways of progression to fulfil the potential of learners. The rationale for subcontracting is to: * engage residents, often living in some of Liverpool's most deprived wards, into local learning opportunities with clear intent. * progress learners onto further learning within the Council or other appropriate learning opportunities (funded by LCR CA or the Education and Skills Funding Agency), and/ or employment. * provide greater geographical reach into communities and engage those furthest away from education and employment. * build on the local knowledge of need and the relationship the provider has already established with residents, and in doing so, allow the Council to increase the support made available to them. * Provide first step learning opportunities to improve confidence to engaging in learning, reduce poverty, improve community cohesion and health and wellbeing. * build capacity within the voluntary and community sectors

Lot Information

Non-Accredited

Renewal: The initial contract will be for a period of 4 years with the option to extend in any combination of months/years at LCC discretion up to a further 4 year period.

Accredited

Renewal: The initial contract will be for a period of 4 years with the option to extend in any combination of months/years at LCC discretion up to a further 4 year period.

Planning Information

There will be an online engagement event on the 12.2.2026 at 3pm. Please complete the engagement document and add the email address of anyone who would like to attend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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 Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

ALPHABET TRAINING GROUP LTD.

ALT VALLEY COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED

ANTREC LIMITED

B-SKILL LIMITED

BLACKBURN GOULD AND ASSOCIATES LTD

EDUK8 PARTNERSHIP LTD

EVERTON DEVELOPMENT TRUST

FTW TRAINING LTD

GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD

GRANBY TOXTETH DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

KBM TRAINING & RECRUITMENT LTD

LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED

LUK TRAINING LTD

NEW GENERATION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED

NOBODY LEFT BEHIND CIC

NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.

ROTUNDA LTD.

SKILLS MAX ACADEMY LIMITED

SKILLS NORTH EAST LIMITED

SKILLS-UK, EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

SPEKE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTRE LIMITED

STREET LEAGUE

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD

THE KING'S TRUST

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

THE TRAINING BROKERS LIMITED

THREE DIMENSIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

VICTORIA ALLURE TRAINING COLLEGE LTD

WORKPAYS LIMITED

XYRIUS TRAINING LIMITED

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