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Learning provision

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by St Helens College is focused on the provision of learning and training services, specifically through the delivery of a Prince's Trust TEAM programme aimed at supporting young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). This process falls under the education and training category and is designed as a "horizontal arrangement" exceeding the scope of the standard Procurement Act threshold. The contract has been awarded to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, who will facilitate the delivery of services across the UKD71 region, with the contract period spanning from 14th November 2025 to 31st July 2026. This procurement method is classified as below threshold with unknown specifics, and the contract was officially signed on 13th November 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those geared towards social and community development, to align their goals with public sector objectives. The provision of the Prince's Trust TEAM programme highlights a collaborative approach between public authorities to achieve shared goals, offering avenues for capable large-scale organisations with similar operational values as Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority to participate in future iterations or related initiatives. The focus on reducing the NEET numbers within the youth population creates a fertile ground for businesses that provide innovative educational solutions to engage in partnerships that enhance community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning provision

Notice Description

The College wishes to provide education and training to certain Learners by making use of the services of the Provider. The Provider will be delivering a Prince's Trust TEAM programme aimed at reducing the number of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). The Contract is below the Procurement Act threshold and is a "horizontal arrangement" with the aim of achieving objectives the authorities have in common in connection with the exercise of their public functions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£232,534 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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