Planning

Liverpool City Region Adult Skills Fund Market Engagement Workshop

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is organising a market engagement workshop on 16th April 2026, focusing on the commissioning of adult education and training services for the period 2027/28 to 2031/32. This event, titled "Liverpool City Region Adult Skills Fund Market Engagement Workshop," will take place at the Liner Hotel, Liverpool, signalling the planning stage of this public procurement process. The event aims to gather insights for the Adult Skills Fund, targeting providers in the education services industry. Participation is limited to two representatives per organisation, and attendees must confirm their attendance promptly. Marked by its service-based procurement category, this initiative reflects significant opportunities in the sub-central government sector within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth prospects for organisations specialising in adult education services. It invites both SMEs and VCSEs, making it ideal for entities interested in expanding their operations within the Liverpool City Region. By participating in the workshop, businesses can network, gain valuable insights, and position themselves strategically for future contracts with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. This engagement is pivotal for businesses looking to understand the region's educational funding landscape, thereby enhancing their competitive advantage in bidding for future tenders funded by the Adult Skills Fund.

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Notice Title

Liverpool City Region Adult Skills Fund Market Engagement Workshop

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority wish to invite providers to a market engagement workshop for education and training provision for adults aged 19 and over to be funded by the Liverpool City Region Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for the commissioning cycle (2027/28 - 2031/32).

Planning Information

Date:    Thursday 16th April 2026 Venue:   Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson St, Liverpool L3 5QB Time:    10am start (9:30am tea & coffee) - 3pm finish There are a limited number of places available so numbers will be restricted to 2 people, per organisation. If you could please confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liverpool-city-region-adult-skills-fund-market-engagement-workshop-tickets-1985702540753?aff=oddtdtcreator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067373
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027121-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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