ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM
Estimated value
£8.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
22 Jan 2026
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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.
Scope
- Reference
- DN804210
- Total value
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT£9,600,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2031Possible extension to 31 Mar 2034
The initial contract will be for a period of 4 years with the option to extend in any combination of months/years at LCC discretion up to a further 4 year period.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 80400000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass/Fail Threshold | Bidders must pass the criteria within the quality which is weighted as 100% and the PSQ | quality | — |