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title: "The City of Liverpool College - Mini Competition: Subcontracting for the delivery of Devolved Adult Skills Fund - AWARD"
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# The City of Liverpool College - Mini Competition: Subcontracting for the delivery of Devolved Adult Skills Fund - AWARD

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7131bf0-3225-4560-b6bf-9b94375eca1d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The City of Liverpool College has successfully completed the award phase for the contract titled "The City of Liverpool College - Mini Competition: Subcontracting for the delivery of Devolved Adult Skills Fund". This contract, falling under the services category with a specific focus on training services (CPV code 80500000), involves the subcontracting of the Devolved Adult Skills Fund across the Liverpool City Region. The procurement followed a restricted procedure as part of a selective process, and the contracted value is set at £299,981. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The competitive tender closed on 22nd May 2026, and the suppliers awarded are a consortium comprised of FTW Training, Orangebox Training Solutions, Staff Power Training Limited, Sysco Business Skills Academy Ltd, and Three Dimensional Training.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the training sector within the educational services industry. Given the contract’s substantial value, it is a viable prospect for businesses specialising in various adult training programmes and skills development. The contract is aligned with expanding capabilities to deliver essential skills training across multiple regions, including the UK and its overseas territories. Suitable businesses, such as training institutions and consultancies with expertise in developing and implementing training programmes for adults, will find this opportunity fitting to showcase their capabilities, expand their service offerings, and enhance their credentials in public sector education delivery. Moreover, participating in such government contracts can help build long-term relationships with public sector buyers, leading to further business growth and collaborations.

## Notice

The City of Liverpool College are going out to a mini competition via the existing framework for the supply and delivery of Subcontracting of Devolved Adult Skills fund, Liverpool City Region. The documents for this tender are ready to be downloaded and the closing date for the return of your tenders via the College's In-Tend website is 12 noon on 22nd May 2026 at 12 noon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b4554f-f021-4ec1-a396-522e3aa6f72d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £563,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,981 |
| 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 | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L7 7JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | FTW TRAINING; ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS; STAFF POWER TRAINING; SYSCO BUSINESS SKILLS ACADEMY; THREE DIMENSIONAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b4554f-f021-4ec1-a396-522e3aa6f72d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b4554f-f021-4ec1-a396-522e3aa6f72d
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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