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title: "YOUTH GUARANTEE TRAILBLAZER MANAGING AGENT FOR GRANTS PROGRAMME IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05560c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# YOUTH GUARANTEE TRAILBLAZER MANAGING AGENT FOR GRANTS PROGRAMME IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGION

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05560c

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Managing Agent for a grants programme. The contract, awarded to VOLA CONSORTIUM, aims to deliver grants to support community and place-based projects across the Liverpool City Region. Targeting mainly the VCSE sector, the initiative focuses on assisting unemployed and inactive young people, particularly those aged 18-21, with possible inclusion of those aged 16 and 17 where special conditions apply. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which signifies a transparent approach in the awarding of public contracts. The process successfully reached the award stage on 12th September 2025, with an official contract commencement slated for 1st October 2025, running until 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. This service has a gross award value of £79,000 and operates under the contract code DN780411.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the VCSE sector that are active in community development and youth engagement programmes. Companies adept in financial consultancy services, and possessing a robust understanding of the local VCS and stakeholder management in Liverpool, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on social value and net-zero measures also offers companies a platform to showcase their commitment to sustainable practices and community impact, potentially attracting more local and regional collaboration opportunities. An open procurement method encourages diverse business participation, which can lead to expanded networks and significant business growth prospects for those involved in managing grant programmes.

## Notice

LCRCA are seeking to procure a Managing Agent (MA) to deliver a Community Grants programme. Community and local place-based projects will be funded via Community Grants (up to the value of PS790k, inclusive of up to 10% available for programme administration). Grants are to be delivered by VCSE sector organisations working with unemployed and inactive young people from across Liverpool City Region or at risk of becoming disengaged and for the purpose of supporting them to gain further skills and employment. The YGT's primary focus is on those aged 18-21 but those aged 16 and 17 may be eligible for support where there is evidence of limited or no engagement with learning or work post-16.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057891-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £790,000 |
| Lots value | £790,000 |
| Awards value | £79,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLA CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 16:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057891-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036163-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057891-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036163-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://volamerseyside.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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