Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
UK
Contact person: Procurement Team
E-mail: Tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD7
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
LCRCA - Training Provider Framework
Reference number: DN568143
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Skills & Apprenticeship Hub Team are part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and Strategic Investment Fund (SIF).
A ‘Priority Training Support’ programme is being developed to support locally based employers. The priority areas have been developed from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021. These priority training areas have been separated into 19 Lots.
LCRCA is looking for organisations to deliver a series of short yet focused and challenging training programmes that adhere to a predetermined framework of elements that are detailed within the specifications for each of the lots.
The framework will run for 4 years, funded by the above-mentioned schemes up until December 2022. When we will look to seek other funding streams in order to call of the framework in the future.
We have 18 lots listed below, each lot will be single party, suppliers may bid for a maximum of 3 lots in total:
Lot 1 Leadership & Management - Theory & Skills
Lot 2 Leadership & Management - Performance
Lot 3 Leadership & Management - Staffing
Lot 4 Business Skills - Business Fundamentals
Lot 5 Business Skills - Marketing
Lot 6 Business Skills - Languages
Lot 7 Business Skills - Import/Export Regulations & Tax
Lot 8 Basic skill - IT Skills
Lot 9 Basic skills - Visual Basics
Lot 10 Soft Support Skills Team Member
Lot 11 Soft Support Skills - Mental Health – Stress and Resilience
Lot 12 Soft Support Skills - Problem Solving
Lot 13 Hospitality - Tour Guide
Lot 14 Hospitality - Marketing
Lot 15 Hospitality - Management
Lot 16 Hospitality - Events
Lot 17 Hospitality - Customer Service Skills
Lot 18 Hospitality - Digital Sales
Lot 19 Advanced IT Skills
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Leadership & Management Theory skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around leadership and management. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified leadership & management training as a skills’ need for
LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training
provider to satisfy this demand in relation to Leadership & Management (Theory and Skills) across the City
Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Leadership Management - Performance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Leadership & Management (Performance)
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around leadership and management (Performance). These training programmes will be fully funded by
LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified leadership & management training as a skills’ need
for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a
training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region in relation to Leadership and Management
(performance).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Leadership Management - Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Leadership & Management (Staffing)
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a focused training programme centred
around Leadership and Management (Staffing). These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified leadership & management training as a skills’ need for
LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training
provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region in relation to Leadership & Management (Staffing).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Business skills languages
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Skills (Spanish/French/Italian/German for business)
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around basic business skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Spanish/French/Italian/German for business training as
a skills’ need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to
procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7- Business Skills Import Export
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Skills
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around basic business skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Import/Export & Tax training as a skills’ need for LCR-based
employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to
satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Basic Skills IT Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Skills – Basic/Intermediate IT Skills
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around business skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Basic/Intermediate IT skills training as a skills’ need for
LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training
provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 Basic Skills Visual basic
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Skills – (Visual Basics for Application Training)
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around basic business skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Visual Basics for Application skills training as a skills’ need
for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a
training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 – Soft Support Skills (Being an effective Team Member)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Soft Support Skills (Being an effective Team Member)
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around soft support skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Team working training as a skills’ need for LCR-based
employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to
satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Soft Support Skills mental health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Soft Support Skills
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around soft support skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Mental Health training as a skills’ need for LCR-based
employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to
satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Title: Lot 12 - Soft Support Skills problem solving
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Soft Support Skills
LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a series of focused training programmes
centred around soft support skills. These training programmes will be fully funded by LCRCA.
Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified Critical Thinking & Problem solving training as a skills’
need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a
training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
73
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 238-628829
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Lot 1 - Leadership & Management Theory skills
Title: Lot 1 - Leadership & Management Theory skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK Learning Network Limited
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Lot 2 - Leadership Management - Performance
Title: Lot 2 - Leadership Management - Performance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Education And Skills partnership Ltd
Kent
TN23 6LW
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Lot 3 - Leadership Management - Staff
Title: Lot 3 - Leadership Management - Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Three Dimensional Training
Merseyside
CH41 1FN
UK
NUTS: UKD74
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 6 Business skills languages
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manchester Business Training & Consultancy Ltd
Greater Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 7- Business Skills Import Export
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Halton Chamber of Commerce
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 8 Basic Skills IT Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rotunda
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UKD72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 9 Basic Skills Visual basic
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SquareOne Training
Wirral
UK
NUTS: UKD74
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 10 – Soft Support Skills (Being an effective Team Member)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uk Learning Network Ltd
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Contract No: 9
Title: Lot 11 - Soft Support Skills mental health
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Training Unlimited
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UKD72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Contract No: 10
Title: Lot 12 - Soft Support Skills problem solving
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Innovative Alliance LTD
Knowsley
UK
NUTS: UKD7
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Contract No: 11
Title: Lot 15 - Hospitality management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quantum Vantage
North Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 17
Contract No: 12
Title: Lot 17 - Hospitality Customer Service Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Innovative Alliance Ltd
Knowsley
UK
NUTS: UKD7
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 19
Contract No: 13
Title: Lot 19 Advanced IT Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SquareOne Training
Wirral
UK
NUTS: UKD74
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/10/2022