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.
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
| 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
Website
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