Planning

ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is initiating a procurement process titled "ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM," currently in the planning stage. The procurement focuses on services within the adult and other education sector, specifically for the region UKD72, encompassing Liverpool, United Kingdom. An online engagement event is scheduled for 12th February 2026 at 3 pm, with preliminary market engagement documentation due by 9th February 2026. The tender has an estimated gross value of £9.6 million, includes a framework agreement, and will remain adaptable to onboard new suppliers at defined intervals, particularly in years three and five of its tenure. The framework is set to be open from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with the potential to extend to 2034, indicating a significant opportunity for interested parties.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to the flexible nature of the purchasing system and eligibility criteria. Organisations specialising in adult education services stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity by providing essential services under the outlined subcontracting strategy. With the framework allowing supplier entry multiple times during its lifespan and maintaining compliance with light-touch regime guidelines, businesses with a focus on education services should consider participating to expand their reach and develop robust partnerships with Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM

Notice Description

The objective is for ALS to continue to refine its subcontracting strategy and have access to a flexible purchasing system through which it will be able to procure the services it requires to meet its objectives. This includes allowing suppliers to onboard during the life of the Flexible Purchasing System, at predetermined points. As a minimum it is anticipated that new suppliers will have the opportunity onboard within year 3 and year 5 however LCC will also reserve the right to open the framework to new suppliers more than the minimum requirement.

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/005881-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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