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title: "Advice Skills Academy Preferred Suppliers List Application 2018-2019"
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# Advice Skills Academy Preferred Suppliers List Application 2018-2019

Buyer: THE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceec96e9-6858-4304-91f4-63845e3bbee2

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## Summary

The Advice Skills Academy (ASA), based in Liverpool, has initiated a procurement process titled "Advice Skills Academy Preferred Suppliers List Application 2018-2019" within the training services industry. This open procedure aims to expand their Preferred Suppliers List to procure delivery of goods or services for the project, which is funded by the European Social Fund and runs until September 2019. The tender period closed on 11th May 2018, with the contract period starting on 25th May 2018. Interested suppliers must demonstrate suitability, as the process is designed to promote equal opportunities and enhance workforce development in the Liverpool City Region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the training services sector. Businesses that specialise in training and development, coaching, e-learning, and workforce development would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, these businesses can contribute to bridging skills gaps, whilst potentially securing a long-term relationship with the ASA as they build their capacity to meet the needs of local Citizens Advice services.

## Notice

The Advice Skills Academy (ASA) is a European Social Fund (ESF) funded project, funded from October 2016 to September 2019 (subject to change control approval), which will develop a co-ordinated approach to identifying learning and development needs of staff within local Citizens Advice services and other partner organisations in the Liverpool City Region (LCR). The project will: develop a calendar of training opportunities to meet the needs of staff, including internal Citizens Advice delivery, and externally procured delivery; identify other learning and development opportunities, including e-learning, coaching and mentoring; and support the development of learning organisations that are responsive to the needs of staff, volunteers, and their learning, development and progression goals. The project has been developed to: * Address higher level skills shortages in specialist advice services * Provide training and support for people within the workforce to improve skills, knowledge, progression and productivity * Provide a training and support route for disadvantaged groups seeking to access further job opportunities in the sector * Improve management, leadership and progression capacity * Promote equality by improving the progression prospects of women within the workforce ASA are looking to expand their Preferred Suppliers List, in order to procure the delivery of goods or services for the project. Existing Suppliers on the Preferred Suppliers List need not re-apply at this time. This Application form is to be used for new Suppliers who are applying to be entered onto the Preferred Suppliers List for ASA. For full details of the ASA procurement processes, please see the ASA Procurement Framework document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e525cbb-05a7-44e7-b96d-28e6c0ab4145 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 WOMEN'S ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 0AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE LEARNING; HELEN GREEN TRAINING; IMPELLUS; IRP LTD TRADING AS INTERACT; MARBURY TRAINING; MELLOR & LAWRIE MANAGEMENT; MIRANDA BUTTERWICK; MONTPELLIER INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING; NO GURU; RICHARD ALDRIDGE; SOUTH EAST TRAINING; THE LEARNING CURVE; VIRTUAL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e525cbb-05a7-44e7-b96d-28e6c0ab4145
- 19 Apr 2018 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdae0bb-ecce-44d0-b351-0d859d15d43e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e525cbb-05a7-44e7-b96d-28e6c0ab4145
  12th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdae0bb-ecce-44d0-b351-0d859d15d43e
  19th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e31ea9-4ed9-4932-ba86-54d1c2835600
  ASA Procurement Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f999c6ad-35d3-4005-8da3-37477cdfdc68
  PSL Application Form

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