Tender

Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 09:11

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 12:56

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is conducting an open procurement process to secure an Improvement Partner for its Children and Young People's Services. The tender, titled "Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Services," falls under the category of business development consultancy services and has a contract value totalling £276,000 gross. The initiative aims to foster sustainable transformation, enhance outcomes for children and families, and help the Council achieve a high Ofsted rating. Located in Liverpool, the procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline on 1st May 2026. Interested parties are invited to a bidder briefing session on 24th April 2026, offering a comprehensive overview of the tender process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in consultancy services aimed at public sector transformations. The Council seeks partners who can provide strategic support and innovative solutions, making this an appealing project for businesses experienced in service redesign and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, benefitting from Liverpool City Council's commitment to collaborative working and long-term transformation initiatives. Successful bidders would not only contribute to meaningful social impacts but also gain valuable experience and visibility in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Improvement Partner Liverpool Children and Young People's Services

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Improvement Partner to support Liverpool City Council's Children and Young People's Services. The aim is to deliver sustainable transformation, improve outcomes for children and families, and support the Council's ambition to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating. The Improvement Partner will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver measurable improvements. Bidder Briefing Session Interested organisations are encouraged to attend an optional bidder briefing session, which will provide a brief overview of the opportunity and the procurement process. Date: Friday 24 April 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Format: Microsoft Teams Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3606354518586?p=K7rgy52NfQVgakllib Meeting ID: 360 635 451 858 6 Passcode: u7t9QW9t

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036435-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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