Adult Learning Service - The Community Learning Programme
Liverpool City Council · Local authority
In brief
Liverpool City Council awarded training and education work to The Construction Skills People Ltd, Learning Curve Group Limited and Workpays Limited and 28 others on 2 October 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £8,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 25 May 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Accredited 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2030 What this lot coversTo provide non-accredited or non-formal adult learning. This refers to structured, taught learning but differs from formal learning in that it does not lead to a qualification within the aims and objectives of the course. It is possible it will lead to a certificate of achievement or statement of attainment. • Introduction courses (e.g. Maths, English, ICT, ESOL) • Personal enrichment courses (e.g. personal development, instruction skills) • Work related (e.g. skill development, job search training) | Training, Education services | £6,000,000 |
| Accredited 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2030 What this lot coversTo provide structured educational or training programmes of learning that lead to a qualification. Most qualifications have a difficulty level. The higher the level, the more difficult the qualification is to achieve, and these are accredited by awarding bodies. This learning is designed to formally certify that a learner has achieved specific, pre-defined standards of knowledge, skills, and competencies. Some examples of types of non-accredited courses include: • Functional Skills (Maths, English and ICT,) • Vocational qualifications (Teaching Assistants, Early Years, Beauty, Interpreting, Volunteering, Catering and Textiles • Short programmes that support entry into employment (First Aid, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling) | Training, Education services | £2,000,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 005881-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 030959-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 053217-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 095192-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
150Awards
106Suppliers it has used most for training
- Alphabet Training Group Ltd.1 contract
- Alt Valley Community Trust Limited1 contract
- Antrec Limited1 contract
- B-Skill Limited1 contract
- Blackburn Gould and Associates Ltd1 contract
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From notice 005881-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 January 2026, last updated 8 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 8 October 2026.