--- title: "A Skills Strategy for Liverpool City Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2017-08-02" --- # A Skills Strategy for Liverpool City Region Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1bf9b5-6550-4acc-8b4e-da74bb234fd4.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "A Skills Strategy for Liverpool City Region" is being led by Merseytravel, following a devolution deal that aims to leverage substantial funding across various sectors, including employment and skills. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The tender was published on 15 June 2017 and was set to close on 27 June 2017, with the contract period running from 10 July 2017 to 9 January 2018. The contract value is approximately £50,000, and submissions needed to address the region of North West, United Kingdom. This tender presents a remarkable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and training services, particularly those capable of delivering a robust local skills strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the bidding process is designed to be inclusive. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the skills landscape and the needs of local employers will be well-positioned to benefit from this initiative aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities within the Liverpool City Region. ## Notice Liverpool City Region Combined Authority agreed a ground breaking devolution deal with Government in November 2015 which sees significant funding and powers devolved to the City Region across employment and skills, economic development, housing and transport. This will form the basis of the PS500m Single Investment Fund over the period to 2020/21. The Combined Authority is adopting a Mayoral model, with the first elected City Region Mayor elected on 5 May 2017. Following the completion of the Area Based Review of post-16 education and training, the Combined Authority is now seeking to develop and publish a local skills strategy for the City Region. It is intended that this strategy will provide a robust evidence base and clear set of actions that, once implemented, will ensure that education and training institutions are better informed on the skills that employers require, are better placed to deliver them and that the City Region creates the right conditions for these skills to be delivered. Importantly, implementing the strategy and accompanying actions should secure accessible and relevant provision to meet the needs, entitlements and ambitions of individuals seeking to access and progress in employment through appropriate leaning and employment pathways. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba825d6-e881-4040-ba05-a9933126ac4a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2017 - 2 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £46,075 | | 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | 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 ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2017 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba825d6-e881-4040-ba05-a9933126ac4a - 19 Jun 2017 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba825d6-e881-4040-ba05-a9933126ac4a - 15 Jun 2017 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba825d6-e881-4040-ba05-a9933126ac4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba825d6-e881-4040-ba05-a9933126ac4a 2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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