Skills Bootcamps in Digital - Digital Marketing for Business

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a tender for the delivery of 'Skills Bootcamps in Digital - Digital Marketing for Business.' This procurement, classified under Training Services (CPV code 80500000), targeted the provision of digital marketing training services under a limited procurement method. The objective was to upskill employer-supported trainees and self-employed individuals across various sectors by equipping them with vital digital marketing skills. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015, and execution took place via the e-Tendering system, "The Chest." Contracts were signed on the 1st of May 2026, with awards totaling £204,750. The buying authority, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is based at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool.

This project represents a significant business opportunity for training providers specialising in digital services. Companies like SMEs, which have been awarded contracts, such as MASTERED STUDIOS LTD and AGENT ACADEMY C.I.C., would particularly benefit given their agility and specialised expertise. The Skills Bootcamps aim to enhance digital marketing capabilities, supporting business growth across different industries by ensuring trainees possess practical, industry-relevant skills. Businesses with expertise in education technologies, digital content creation, or marketing strategies stand to gain from participating in similar procurements that seek innovative approaches to digital skill development.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps in Digital - Digital Marketing for Business

Notice Description

LCRCA wishes to appoint Training Provider(s) to deliver a Skills Bootcamp to support training in Digital Marketing, focussed on delivering industry relevant training aimed at upskilling employer supported trainees and/or self-employed trainees seeking to support their business development. Digital marketing skills are essential across all sectors, enabling organisations of every size to reach customers, enhance their online presence and stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy. This Skills Bootcamp will equip learners with practical, industry relevant capabilities that support business growth and innovation across a wide range of industries.

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-06b1a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054663-2026
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
£204,750 £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

AGENT ACADEMY

MASTERED STUDIOS

Further Information

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