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title: "ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM"
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# ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ff3e330-6290-4caf-9e7a-d23a9dc5d2be

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM," as part of their planning phase to enhance their subcontracting strategy. Targeting the education and training services sector, this procurement is situated in England, United Kingdom. The process involves creating a flexible purchasing system with an anticipated start of the contract period in May 2026, extending through April 2031. The total estimated value is £8,000,000. The opportunity offers suppliers the ability to join the flexible purchasing system at scheduled intervals, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. Relevant documentation and further details will be available from late January 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those looking to expand their operations through government contracts. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, promoting fair competition and diversity in the market. The flexible nature of the purchasing system allows new suppliers to onboard during its lifecycle, offering repeated opportunities to engage, thus providing ample chances for business growth and development within this framework. Businesses with capabilities in providing innovative and adaptable educational solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The objective is for ALS to continue to refine its subcontracting strategy and have access to a flexible purchasing system through which it will be able to procure the services it requires to meet its objectives. This includes allowing suppliers to onboard during the life of the Flexible Purchasing System, at predetermined points. As a minimum it is anticipated that new suppliers will have the opportunity onboard within year 3 and year 5 however LCC will also reserve the right to open the framework to new suppliers more than the minimum requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e028b8-5845-478b-9538-9e2f1709bde4 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e028b8-5845-478b-9538-9e2f1709bde4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e028b8-5845-478b-9538-9e2f1709bde4
  22nd January 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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