Skills Bootcamps in Construction - Supervision, Management & Business Skills.

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for "Skills Bootcamps in Construction - Supervision, Management & Business Skills," aimed at delivering industry-relevant training services focusing on upskilling trainees in the construction sector. This tender falls under the services category specified by CPV code 80500000 for training services. The procurement was executed without the prior publication of a call for competition, in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, through the e-Tendering system known as "The Chest," involving the existing Skills Bootcamps DPS. Located in Liverpool, UK, this regional authority has signed contracts as of 1st May 2026, with the project classified as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that can provide supervisory, managerial, or business skills tailored for the construction industry. By equipping trainees with crucial leadership and project management skills, participating businesses can contribute to the growth objectives of the UK's construction workforce, encompassing housebuilding and rejuvenating an aging workforce. The tender has already been awarded to HBXL GROUP LIMITED, based in Bristol, and SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD, located in Skelmersdale, both SMEs. Such initiatives enhance business opportunities for skilled training providers looking to expand their influence within the growing construction sector in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps in Construction - Supervision, Management & Business Skills.

Notice Description

LCRCA wishes to appoint Training Provider(s) to deliver a Skills Bootcamp to support training in construction and the built environment, focussed on delivering industry relevant training aimed at upskilling employer supported trainees and/or selfemployed trainees seeking to support their business development. This Skills Bootcamp is aimed at supporting LCRs growing construction sector, as well as supporting the governments objectives of increasing the construction workforce for several aims, such as housebuilding and providing new talent to an aging workforce. The focus should be equipping learners with the supervisory, managerial or business skills needed to effectively lead teams, manage projects, and support growth across the construction industry

Lot Information

Lot 1

This sourcing exercise was carried out under the existing Skills Bootcamps DPS (DN602074) in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 via the e-Tendering system, "The Chest".

Procurement Information

This sourcing exercise was carried out under the existing Skills Bootcamps DPS (DN602074) in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 via the e-Tendering system, "The Chest".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b195
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054641-2026
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
£197,595 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 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
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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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HBXL GROUP

SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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