---
title: "Adult Skills Fund - Subcontracting (Rotunda)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a12e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Adult Skills Fund - Subcontracting (Rotunda)

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a12e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council pertains to the "Adult Skills Fund - Subcontracting (Rotunda)" project. This initiative, backed by the Liverpool City Region Adult Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund (ASF), aims to bolster adult education services in the region, targeting learners aged 19 and over. The procurement falls under the education services industry category and is situated in Bootle, United Kingdom. The process has progressed through the award stage and is now under contract, which was signed on 1st September 2025. The contract runs until 31st July 2026, offering service delivery within the United Kingdom. The method employed was limited competition, given that the procurement value is below the threshold.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and vocational training sectors, particularly those focused on adult education and skills enhancement. Given the limited competition procedure, smaller enterprises with a specialised service offering in adult education would stand well-placed to compete. The contract with ROTUNDA LTD., valued at £60,000, underscores the scope for SMEs to engage with public authorities like Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, thereby fostering significant growth and expanding their portfolio in public sector training services. This procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses with a track record in delivering training services that align with the strategic objectives of skill development and learner progression.

## Notice

Sefton Community Learning Service is fully funded by the Liverpool City Region Adult Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The purpose of ASF is to support adult learners 19+ across the region to gain skills which will lead them to meaningful, sustained and relevant employment or enable them to progress to further learning which will deliver the outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059302-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROTUNDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059302-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059302-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- http://www.therotunda.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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