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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority concluded a procurement process for the "Skills Bootcamps in HGV" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on training services. This process was conducted under the existing Skills Bootcamps Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in alignment with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement utilised a limited method, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract being signed on 1st May 2026. Located in the UKD7 region, the process reached the award stage, resulting in two active contracts valued at £115,000 and £112,325 respectively. These contracts were awarded to TRS Training Limited and LearningPlus Limited.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, specifically those capable of delivering HGV licence training and additional qualifications like tanker-specific certifications. By participating in this DPS, businesses can secure ongoing work by supplying training under various lots without the need for offering the complete suite of courses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as TRS Training and LearningPlus Limited, are notably well-suited to compete and benefit from such opportunities, allowing them to expand their service offerings and client base within the regional UK market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps in HGV

Notice Description

This sourcing exercise was carried out under the existing Skills Bootcamps DPS (DN602074) in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 via the e- . It was published on 10th February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This lot relates to the delivery of training to achieve a licence for Cat C or Cat E and additional qualifications for specific requirements e.g. Tankers. These could include, but are not exclusive to, areas of: * Novice to Cat C * Novice to Cat C and Cat C+E * Cat C to Cat C+E * Additional Qualification in ADR Packages * Additional Qualification in ADR Packages and ADR Tankers Please note, this list of courses is indicative of the types of courses that LCRCA may call off from this lot of the DPS. Suppliers who wish to join the DPS do not have to be able to supply all of these courses and may sign up if they provide training that may fall under the heading of this Lot.

Lot 2

This lot relates to the delivery of training to achieve a licence for Cat C or Cat E and additional qualifications for specific requirements e.g. Tankers. These could include, but are not exclusive to, areas of: * Novice to Cat C * Novice to Cat C and Cat C+E * Cat C to Cat C+E * Additional Qualification in ADR Packages * Additional Qualification in ADR Packages and ADR Tankers Please note, this list of courses is indicative of the types of courses that LCRCA may call off from this lot of the DPS. Suppliers who wish to join the DPS do not have to be able to supply all of these courses and may sign up if they provide training that may fall under the heading of this Lot.

Procurement Information

Call off from Existing DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b03b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£227,325 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEARNINGPLUS LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS

TRS TRAINING

Further Information

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