---
title: "Study Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051953"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051953.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-12"
---

# Study Programme

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051953

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## Summary

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for a Study Programme targeting 16-18 year olds not in education, employment, or training. Located in Huyton, UKD71, the initiative falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process, identified under ID 073150-2025, concluded with an award on 12th November 2025. The tender employed an open competition method, considered below threshold, and involved a light touch regime. St Helens College has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £236,588, effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to expand into public sector projects. Given the emphasis on youth education, companies with expertise in delivering training programmes to young individuals, particularly those who are NEET, will find this contract aligns well with their core capacities. The programme not only provides a steady stream of work through Knowsley Council but also offers businesses a platform to demonstrate their societal impact, enhancing their reputation and footprint in the educational sector.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) is looking to establish a provider to deliver parts of an Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funded study programme aimed at 16-18 year old young people who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073150-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £236,588 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST HELENS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073150-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 15:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023426-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073150-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023426-2025
  20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  Please find the documents via www.the-chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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