--- title: "Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)" published: "2021-10-13" --- # Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027 Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59484414-2aba-48d6-9b1d-59bf24c5bd7d.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the Adult Education Budget (AEB) from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) for the period 2022-2027. The tender, which was published on 13 October 2021, is aimed at procuring high-quality adult education services to support local residents aged 19 and over. The total value of this contract is £70 million, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2022 and conclude on 31 July 2027, covering the Local Authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens, and Wirral in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for training providers that understand the unique skills needs of the Liverpool City Region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. Successful bidders will showcase their capability to deliver statutory entitlements, flexible adult learning provisions, and locally relevant training innovations, enhancing the educational offerings for the region’s learners while aligning with the local economy's demands. ## Notice The Liverpool City Region covers the Local Authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens and Wirral. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has successfully managed the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) for eligible local residents aged 19 and over since 2019/20, balancing meeting the traditional skills needs addressed by AEB and incorporating significant innovations that reflect and respond to the local distinctiveness of the City Region and the skills needs of residents. The LCRCA now intend to procure high quality Adult Education using devolved funding for a commissioning cycle commencing from 1 August 2022, covering the period 2022-27 LCRCA are seeking to build effective contractual relationships and continue to implement local flexibilities through our devolution agreement. Successful training providers will deliver contracts for services that meet our quality standards and delivery expectations aligned to the skills needs of Liverpool City Region as a result of this procurement exercise. Through the tendering process successful providers will demonstrate an understanding of our local authority areas, the needs of resident learners and employers, and how they would work alongside our anchor College and Local Authority grant funded organisations to add value to the local curriculum offer for LCR residents. The procurement will allow further learner choice of provision by funding residents with training including: * Statutory entitlements including first full Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications for learners aged 19-23, English and Maths and digital skills for learners aged 19 and over * Flexible tailored provision for adults, including qualifications and components of these and/or non-regulated learning, up to level 2 * Locally determined training innovations that better meet the skills needs of the local economy, employers and residents. Further details of this opportunity can be located on www.the-chest.org.uk under the Merseytravel account. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a02a60a-2930-4099-90c1-f3877ac912a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a02a60a-2930-4099-90c1-f3877ac912a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a02a60a-2930-4099-90c1-f3877ac912a9 13th October 2021 - 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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