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SEFTON COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - ADULT SKILLS FUND SUB-CONTRACTING - For the Period 1st September 2026 - 31st July 2027

SEFTON COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has initiated an open tender process to procure services related to the 'SEFTON COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES – ADULT SKILLS FUND SUB-CONTRACTING' for the period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement is focused on securing subcontractors to deliver accredited qualifications supporting adults over the age of 19 towards employment or further learning in sectors including Health and Social Care, Maritime and Logistics, Sustainability and Green Skills, Self-Employment and Enterprise, and Finance and Business. The total value of the tender is approximately £107,999.99, with a primary focus on service provision in Bootle, UKD73. The procurement method is open with a submission deadline of 6th July 2026, ensuring electronic submissions are permissible. The tender is currently active in the tender stage.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational and skill development services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with a proven track record in delivering regulated qualifications in the specified priority sectors. The open competition nature of this procurement allows diverse business entities to participate and potentially expand their operations. Businesses with offerings in higher education services and those looking to enhance their presence in public sector contracts will find this opportunity beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEFTON COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - ADULT SKILLS FUND SUB-CONTRACTING - For the Period 1st September 2026 - 31st July 2027

Notice Description

Sefton Adult and Community Learning Service is looking to procure accredited qualifications that align with the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) to support adults aged 19+ to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment or further learning. The Service is seeking subcontractors with a strong track record in delivering regulated qualifications within our priority sectors: Health and Social Care, Maritime and Logistics, Sustainability and Green Skills, Self-Employment and Enterprise and Finance and Business

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aefb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053447-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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