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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
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.
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
20%
Further information about fees
Note that the College will remain responsible for ongoing quality assurance activities and will charge a management fee, usually at 20% unless agreed otherwise.
Framework operation description
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. The College will only move forwards with a maximum of the top 5 ranked providers, (minimum score of 70%).
**Please note that the HE contract is for the 2026/27 year and has been awarded to Rare and The Games Assembly but the actual contracts will not be signed until August 2026.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
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
Date signed
18 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Signed contract documents
SYSCO ASF Master Contract 2025-26.pdf
SYSCO ND Contract Variation 1 25-26.pdf
Orangebox Master Contract 2025-26.pdf
Orangebox ND Contract Variation 1 25-26.pdf
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
Date signed
20 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Signed contract documents
SYSCO FCFJ Master Contract 2025-26 (2).pdf
SYSCO ND Contract Variation 1 25-26.pdf
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
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)
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