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title: "Skills for Growth Agreements for the Liverpool City Region"
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# Skills for Growth Agreements for the Liverpool City Region

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-284f1c28-f26c-4512-8d0a-b47c429e6a11

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## Summary

The Halton Borough Council is seeking proposals for "Skills for Growth Agreements for the Liverpool City Region," aimed at enhancing the employment and skills framework within the region. The tender, classified under Research and development services and related consultancy services, carries a value of £40,000 and was published on 6th February 2018. Submissions were due by 20th February 2018, marking the end of the tender period. The contract is set to commence on 28th February 2018 and will run until 31st July 2018, covering services primarily in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research and development, consultancy, and educational services. Businesses specialising in training services, higher education, and consultancy services will be well-positioned to participate in this tender, as it opens avenues for collaboration with local authorities to deliver high-quality educational provisions. Firms with expertise in enhancing workforce skills and competencies will find this an ideal opportunity to contribute to the region's economic development.

## Notice

Following the completion of the Area Based Review, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, under the oversight of the Metro Mayor, is now taking forward and implementing 3 key and linked pieces of work within the employment and skills portfolio; these activities will help to ensure that employers can attract and retain a skilled and productive workforce whilst ensuing that individuals are provided with high quality and responsive education and skills provision to enable them to access, and progress in, employment. All documents relating to this Request for Quotation can be obtained via The Chest www.The-Chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fa0ee6-0833-43ef-9671-be5ee20981bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE POLICY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 10:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fa0ee6-0833-43ef-9671-be5ee20981bf
- 6 Feb 2018 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fa0ee6-0833-43ef-9671-be5ee20981bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fa0ee6-0833-43ef-9671-be5ee20981bf
  6th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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