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title: "Sub-Contracting Partnership Framework (Closed) Mini-Competition - AWARD"
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# Sub-Contracting Partnership Framework (Closed) Mini-Competition - AWARD

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1554b71c-b264-4a94-b45a-202425d6bdba

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has concluded a procurement process through a mini-competition under a subcontracting partnership framework for the provision of higher education subcontracting, non-devolved adult skills, and free courses for jobs. This tender, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), involved a restricted procedure and reached the award stage on 15th July 2026. The process was selective with a total anticipated contract value of GBP 702,000, and it specifies a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The location spans multiple regions including Liverpool, the United Kingdom, and international territories, with the tender having a minimum value requirement of GBP 40,000. The tender documents were available for download, and submissions were due by 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those capable of providing higher education and adult skill services. Companies such as Rare Studio, Sysco Business Skills Academy Ltd, and The Game Assembly Ltd have been awarded and are indicative of the types of organisations well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This framework encourages expansion into various geographic markets as it covers not just the UK but also international locations. Despite non-suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or consortiums with a robust capability in education services will find this framework conducive to substantial business growth through diversification and scalability.

## Notice

The City of Liverpool College are going out to tender via a mini-competition for the subcontracting Partnership framework for the provision of HE Subcontracting, Non-Devolved Adult skills and Free Courses for Jobs (subcontracting). The documents for this tender are ready to be downloaded and the closing date for the return of your tenders via the College's In-Tend website is 12 noon on 22nd May 2026 at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab73014b-6804-47a6-ac58-c980b0642a04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £702,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L7 7JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | RARE STUDIO; SYSCO BUSINESS SKILLS ACADEMY; THE GAME ASSEMBLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab73014b-6804-47a6-ac58-c980b0642a04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab73014b-6804-47a6-ac58-c980b0642a04
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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