Scope
Reference
DN780642
Description
The Authority is looking to appoint a single Supplier to provide services to:
Support young people in Liverpool aged 16-17 and those aged up to 25 with an Education, Health, Care Plan, (EHCP) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) with the aim of moving those young people into appropriate positive activity.
Support young people who have been identified at risk of NEET, in Year 11, as directed by the authority, as part of the NEET Prevention Strategy.
The Authority has identified 3 strands of engagement services which will be required.
Strand 1 - Post 16 Progression Workers
Strand 2 - Career Coaches
Strand 3 - Information, Advice & Guidance Officers
Total value (estimated)
- £2,422,500 excluding VAT
- £2,907,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
If the suppliers performance meets the expected service requirements, and the services are still required (either in whole or part) then the Authority will consider the extension of the contract.
The contract can be extended up to 24 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional services linked to NEET prevention or early intervention services may be required throughout the life of the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 November 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically using the council's procurement portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 , full details can be found in the procurement documents at the link above and searching for the reference DN780642.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | The quality criteria includes costing submissions. |
Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Email: emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government