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title: "Consultancy support for apprenticeships scheme within the Liverpool City Region"
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# Consultancy support for apprenticeships scheme within the Liverpool City Region

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dad61cbe-49ed-43be-b5a4-938868974eac

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region, represented by Merseytravel, has recently awarded a contract for consultancy support focused on enhancing its apprenticeships scheme. This initiative, which falls under the business services industry category, is valued at £40,000 and commenced on 2nd September 2017, lasting until 19th February 2018. The procurement process was initiated as an open tender, with the submission period concluding on 22nd August 2017. Merseytravel's aspiration is to improve the quality and quantity of apprenticeships within the region, driving significant changes to apprenticeship delivery and funding.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in training and educational frameworks. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in apprenticeship programmes and possess strategic planning capabilities will be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing apprenticeship delivery in the Liverpool City Region, firms that align with these objectives and can contribute to the city's goals of increased apprenticeship participation may significantly benefit from this contracting opportunity.

## Notice

*****Please note that this opportunity is a request for quote by invite only and the suppliers have already been selected ***** Liverpool City Region has an enviable record on apprenticeships, with a high level of starts and penetration within businesses. There are significant changes taking place to apprenticeship delivery and funding which training provider and employers businesses are implementing. The City Region has an objective to increase the number of apprenticeships, improve the quality of the provision and raise the levels being studied. The Combined Authority is seeking additional interim capacity to lead its work on apprenticeships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c0b5a9-3244-4ee7-94b5-5a5ce4aff965 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 16 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUNOIA ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2017 at 10:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c0b5a9-3244-4ee7-94b5-5a5ce4aff965
- 4 Aug 2017 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c0b5a9-3244-4ee7-94b5-5a5ce4aff965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c0b5a9-3244-4ee7-94b5-5a5ce4aff965
  4th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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