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Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Service

Liverpool City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 10:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 12:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for selecting an Improvement Partner for its Children and Young People's Services. The contract, valued at £224,921 excluding VAT, was awarded to Coral Reef Business Consultancy Limited and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. This procurement, initiated in the tender stage, is conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparent competition. The services, classified under business development consultancy, focus on strategic operational support to drive transformation within the children's services sector. The project involves collaboration at the local level in Liverpool (region UKD72) with key milestones and deliverables planned throughout the contract period to enhance service capabilities and outcomes for children and families.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in consultancy services, project management, and strategic transformation roles. Businesses capable of delivering diagnostic analysis, strategic planning, and financial modelling will find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Furthermore, companies with expertise in engaging with multi-agency stakeholders like NHS partners and care providers will be well-placed to deliver innovative solutions that align with the council's vision of achieving sustainable improvements. This initiative is not only geared towards immediate transformation but also aims to foster long-term capabilities within Liverpool City Council, providing an excellent platform for consultancy firms to showcase and hone their expertise in impactful public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Service

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Improvement Partner to support its Children and Young People's Services. The contract value is PS224,921 (excluding VAT). The services to be delivered include the provision of strategic and operational improvement support to drive sustainable transformation across Children's Services. This includes undertaking diagnostic analysis; developing and co-producing evidence-based business cases; delivering financial planning, modelling, and savings proposals; supporting commissioning and market shaping activity; and implementing improvement initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes for children, young people, and families. The Improvement Partner is required to work in a phased approach, including: (i) diagnostic and evidence gathering; (ii) development of prioritised, costed transformation plans and business cases; and (iii) delivery of a final implementation roadmap to support ongoing improvement beyond the contract term. The services will be supplied through a combination of on-site and remote delivery, with the provider operating as an embedded partner within the Council. This includes close collaboration with internal teams and engagement with external stakeholders such as NHS partners, care providers, commissioners, and government bodies. The contract also requires structured knowledge transfer and skills development to ensure that capability is retained within the Council following completion of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£224,921 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£224,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

CORAL REEF BUSINESS CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Further Information

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