--- title: "LCR Priority Training Support - Communication Skills Training for employers in the Halton area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-06-12" --- # LCR Priority Training Support - Communication Skills Training for employers in the Halton area Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-444dd0ba-df93-4974-87d2-cbe48ed6812b.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of communication skills training for employers in the Halton area. The programme, funded by LCRCA's Priority Training Support Fund, aims to address specific skills gaps for residential and community-based care workers. The contract worth £120,000 started on 31st May 2023 and will run until 31st July 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2023. The buying organisation, LCRCA, is based in Liverpool, England, and the industry category for this contract is services. This tender for communication skills training presents an opportunity for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those offering adult and other education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing training tailored to the needs of Halton based employers should consider bidding to deliver the programme. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute to upskilling the local workforce and expanding their service offerings in alignment with regional priorities. ## Notice The Skills & Apprenticeship Hub Team are part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on providing the skills needed to support residential and community-based care workers to a number of cohorts. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Communication Skills' training as a skills' need for Halton based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand. This is a 4-month programme starting on 1st April 2023. The programme will operate up to 31 July 2023 and will support Halton based employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. Additional information: The tender documents can be located on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN656862. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa03a5-2f4a-4e85-94ef-d9c600cd57af | | 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 | 12 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 May 2023 | | Contract period | 30 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COSENSA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2023 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa03a5-2f4a-4e85-94ef-d9c600cd57af - 17 Mar 2023 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a35232-2093-47bc-b898-475e982e63c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa03a5-2f4a-4e85-94ef-d9c600cd57af 12th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a35232-2093-47bc-b898-475e982e63c5 17th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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