Scope
Reference
T: 2024 - 016
Description
The City of Liverpool College are seeking to establish a framework to work with a number of suitable training providers to deliver a variety of qualifications and/or programmes. The process will involve the completion of this ITT document; the College will judge each application against the scoring matrix detailed within this ITT document.
Please note that there is a Pass/Fail element within this tender, providers must have demonstrate/evidence the following:
• Providers with a current full inspection outcome of 'outstanding' or 'good', if applicable
• Ofsted monitoring visits judgements of 'reasonable' and 'significant' progress, if applicable
The framework will consist of 3 x separate lots and will operate on a ranking system. To be accepted on the Framework providers will be required to score a minimum of 70% against the defined criteria. Training providers must identify which lot they are responding to and ensure that they complete the relevant tab on the Appendix B Scoring matrix, failure to complete this part will result in your bid being rejected.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. HE Subcontracting
Description
• HE Subcontractingo HNC & HND Musical Theatre for 2026/27o HNC & HND Dance Training for 2026/27o HND Computing for England for 2026/27 - 2 year courseo HND Game Development for 2026/27 - 2 year course
Lot 2. • Non-Devolved Adult Skills Fund (Subcontracting) DfE
Description
Lot 2: Non-Devolved Adult Skills Fund (Subcontracting)The College is seeking suitable training providers to deliver qualifications and/or programmes eligible for funding under the College's Adult Skills Fund contract on its behalf, under the following general rules:• All the provision must be delivered in the funding year specified; there is currently no scope to carry forward any funding to 2026/27. All the learning aims and learners must be eligible for DfE Adult Skills Funded (ASF) in 2025/26.• Providers wishing to apply for this opportunity must have an active UKPRN and must have a track record of successful subcontract delivery of qualifications.• The training must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider, i.e., only one level of subcontracting is permitted, and no second level subcontracting is permitted.• The Subcontractor, if awarded the contract, will be responsible for the recruitment of all learners, the delivery of training, the premises and resources required to deliver the training, awarding body accreditation and associated fees.• The quality of provision will be paramount as the College will retain responsibility to DfE and OFSTED for programme quality.• Providers with a current full inspection outcome of 'outstanding' or 'good', if applicable• Ofsted monitoring visits judgements of 'reasonable' and 'significant' progress, if applicable• Subcontractor must have Matrix accreditation
Lot 3. Lot 3: Free Courses for Jobs funding for Health and Social Care courses
Description
Funded by Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs funding in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area in line with our subcontracting strategy.The College is seeking suitable training providers to deliver qualifications and/or programmes eligible for funding under the College's Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs funding contract on its behalf, under the following general rules:• All the provision must be delivered in the 2025/26 funding year; there is currently no scope to carry forward any funding to 2026/27. All the learning aims and learners must be eligible for Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs funding in 2025/26 year (in line with DfE guidance using the approved the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority list of eligible courses) with the learner resident within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area to be eligible for funding through this contract.• Providers wishing to apply for this opportunity must have an active UKPRN and must have a proven record of successful subcontract delivery of qualifications.• The training must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider, i.e., only one level of subcontracting is permitted, and no second level subcontracting is permitted.• The Subcontractor, if awarded the contract, will be responsible for the recruitment of all learners, the delivery of training, the premises and resources required to deliver the training, awarding body accreditation and associated fees.• The quality of provision will be paramount as the College will retain responsibility to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and OFSTED for programme quality.• Providers with a current full inspection outcome of 'outstanding' or 'good', if applicable• Ofsted monitoring visits judgements of 'reasonable' and 'significant' progress, if applicable• Subcontractor must have Matrix accreditation.• The management fee retained by the College will not generally exceed 20% as set out in our subcontracting policy.• Providers will be required to confirm compliance with the subcontractor requirements with the conditions of registration with Office for Students.
Contract 1. HE Subcontracting
Lots
Lot 1. HE Subcontracting
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £894,472 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Contract 2. ASF NON-DEVOLVED ADULT SKILLS FUND
Lots
Lot 2. • Non-Devolved Adult Skills Fund (Subcontracting) DfE
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £92,780 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Contract 3. FREE COURSES FOR JOBS (FCFJ)
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 3: Free Courses for Jobs funding for Health and Social Care courses
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Information about tenders
Lot 1. HE Subcontracting
- 15 tenders received
- 15 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 15 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 13 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. • Non-Devolved Adult Skills Fund (Subcontracting) DfE
- 15 tenders received
- 15 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 15 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 13 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Lot 3: Free Courses for Jobs funding for Health and Social Care courses
- 15 tenders received
- 15 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 15 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 14 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 07047501
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZT-4451-YBRL
Exchange Building
Hartlepool
TS24 7DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. ASF NON-DEVOLVED ADULT SKILLS FUND
RARE LIVERPOOL LIMITED
- Companies House: 11938237
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZX-2951-LDZY
56 Wood Street
Liverpool
L1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. HE Subcontracting
SYSCO BUSINESS SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
- Companies House: 05768964
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVDX-5136-GCYT
Threlfall Building
Liverpool
L3 2BA
United Kingdom
Email: simon.dawson@sysco.uk.com
Website: http://www.sysco.uk.com
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. ASF NON-DEVOLVED ADULT SKILLS FUND
Contract 3. FREE COURSES FOR JOBS (FCFJ)
THE GAME ASSEMBLY LIMITED
- Companies House: 13881612
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLYY-1912-XHPY
Sky View, Argosy Road, East Midlands Airport
Castle Donington
DE74 2SA
United Kingdom
Email: info@thegameassembly.co.uk
Website: https://thegameassembly.com/uk/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. HE Subcontracting
Contracting authority
The City of Liverpool College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10003955
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGX-5416-YRGY
The City of Liverpool College
The Learning Exchange, Liverpool
L1 9DW
United Kingdom
Email: payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government