Published date: 22 January 2026

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.


Approach to market date: 23 January 2026

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£8,000,000

Procurement reference

LPOOL001-DN804210-47856816

Published date

22 January 2026

Approach to market date

23 January 2026

Contract start date

1 May 2026

Contract end date

30 April 2031

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The objective is for ALS to continue to refine its subcontracting strategy and have access to a flexible purchasing system through which it will be able to procure the services it requires to meet its objectives. This includes allowing suppliers to onboard during the life of the Flexible Purchasing System, at predetermined points. As a minimum it is anticipated that new suppliers will have the opportunity onboard within year 3 and year 5 however LCC will also reserve the right to open the framework to new suppliers more than the minimum requirement.


More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2025/2026 £1,000,000

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Glynn

Address

Cunard Building
Water Street
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1513512191

Email

Rachel.Glynn@liverpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpool.gov.uk