---
title: "Lot 10 - Hospitality & Visitor Economy - Catering Specialist Pathways"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b048"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Lot 10 - Hospitality & Visitor Economy - Catering Specialist Pathways

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b048

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## Summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process to appoint a training provider for the "Lot 10 - Hospitality & Visitor Economy - Catering Specialist Pathways" project. This is a tender update as of 10th June 2026, and the procurement is in the services category under CPV classification 80500000, specifically focused on training services. The main objective is to deliver a Skills Bootcamp aimed at providing pertinent industry training in the hospitality and visitor economy sector. The project is set in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and involves committing to training a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 50 learners. The procurement method is limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, under the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Skills Bootcamp. The contract end date is scheduled for 31st March 2027.

This contract offers significant opportunities for training providers specializing in the hospitality and visitor economy sector. With a project value of £270,000 awarded to BARFECTION LIMITED, this initiative presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to deliver impactful skills training, supporting industry growth and workforce upskilling. Companies with experience in delivering training services and engagement with regional authorities will find this tender particularly suitable. BARFECTION LIMITED, based in Wirral, has already been awarded the contract, marking a significant opportunity for them to leverage their capabilities in a thriving sector.

## Notice

Category 10 Hospitality & Visitor Economy LCRCA wishes to appoint Training Provider(s) to deliver a Skills Bootcamp to support training in the hospitality & visitor economy sector, focussed on delivering industry relevant training. Suppliers must bid to deliver their course(s) to a minimum of 25, maximum of 50 learners. You must clearly indicate in your bid the maximum number you are bidding for.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off Process conducted under existing LCRCA DPS for Skills Bootcamp.

### Procurement Information

Awarded Call off under existing DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054592-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £270,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054592-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053996-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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