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title: "SEFTON COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - ADULT SKILLS FUND SUB-CONTRACTING - For the Period 1st September 2026 - 31st July 2027"
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published: "2026-06-05"
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# SEFTON COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - ADULT SKILLS FUND SUB-CONTRACTING - For the Period 1st September 2026 - 31st July 2027

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aefb

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## Summary

Sefton Council has initiated an open tender process to procure services related to the 'SEFTON COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES – ADULT SKILLS FUND SUB-CONTRACTING' for the period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement is focused on securing subcontractors to deliver accredited qualifications supporting adults over the age of 19 towards employment or further learning in sectors including Health and Social Care, Maritime and Logistics, Sustainability and Green Skills, Self-Employment and Enterprise, and Finance and Business. The total value of the tender is approximately £107,999.99, with a primary focus on service provision in Bootle, UKD73. The procurement method is open with a submission deadline of 6th July 2026, ensuring electronic submissions are permissible. The tender is currently active in the tender stage.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational and skill development services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with a proven track record in delivering regulated qualifications in the specified priority sectors. The open competition nature of this procurement allows diverse business entities to participate and potentially expand their operations. Businesses with offerings in higher education services and those looking to enhance their presence in public sector contracts will find this opportunity beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion.

## Notice

Sefton Adult and Community Learning Service is looking to procure accredited qualifications that align with the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) to support adults aged 19+ to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment or further learning. The Service is seeking subcontractors with a strong track record in delivering regulated qualifications within our priority sectors: Health and Social Care, Maritime and Logistics, Sustainability and Green Skills, Self-Employment and Enterprise and Finance and Business

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053447-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 14:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053447-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053447-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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