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the learning foundry

UK public-sector supplier
SME

The Learning Foundry is a training provider that helps individuals and businesses achieve their potential through apprenticeships, traineeships, and bespoke training programs. They have over 30 years of experience and are rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

thelearningfoundry.co.uk ↗

Summary from the supplier’s website — unverified

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Awarded
£15.3m
Live
6
Buyers
6
12m
£8.0m
At a glance
  • Quick answer
Profile
  • Social value
  • ESG & policies
  • Capabilities1
  • Buyer references
  • Accreditations
Track record · verified
  • KPI performance
  • Contracts6 / 12
  • Top buyers6
  • Category mix
  • Geography
  • Peers5
Trust & risk
  • Red flags0
  • Compliance
  • Modifications
  • News
Company
  • Companies House
  • Financial
  • Org tree
Quick answer — the learning foundryUpdated 13 Jul 2026

At a glance · for buyers and watchdogs

the learning foundry has won £15.3m across 6 public-sector buyers, with 6 live contracts.

Why: top buyer Liverpool City Council at 52% · 0 active risk flags · 0 modifications.

Decision signals
0Active red flags
No CH recordCompany status
6 of 12Live contracts
52%Top-buyer concentration
—Category exposure
0Contract modifications
If you're a buyer:CapabilitiesReferencesKPIComplianceWatchdog?FlagsModificationsConcentrationNews

Social value · 1/5

Commitments mapped to the Government Social Value Model themes. Each is tagged self-reported or from the website.

◐ From supplier website
JobsNo commitment stated✓
Skills1 commitment ↗✓
EnvironmentNo commitment stated✓
Tackling inequalityNo commitment stated✓
CommunityNo commitment stated✓
Skills · 1
  • WebsiteSupporting NeurodiversityThe Learning Foundry supports neurodiversity and aims to ensure that all learners can achieve their personal and professional development.

Extracted automatically from thelearningfoundry.co.uk on Jul 2026. Not independently verified — treat as the supplier’s own marketing claims.

ESG & policies vault · 0/5

Key governance & sustainability policies. Published documents link out; missing ones are greyed.

↔ Cross-checked
Net-zero planNot provided✓
Modern slavery statementNot provided✓
EDI policyNot provided✓
Anti-briberyNot provided✓
Data protectionNot provided✓

Capabilities

What this supplier does, where they sit, who they sell to.

◐ From website & notices
Services · 6
ApprenticeshipsOffers a range of apprenticeships in various sectors. ↗Study ProgrammesEmployment programmes for 16-18 year olds to start a career. ↗Free Adult Learning CoursesProvides free short courses for adult learners. ↗Housing ManagementSpecialized training in housing management qualifications. ↗Careers Advice and GuidanceOffers support for career development and guidance. ↗Recruitment ServicesAssists businesses in recruiting new staff. ↗
Frameworks & DPS · 1 from notices
  • Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · £4.4m

Extracted automatically from thelearningfoundry.co.uk on Jul 2026. Not independently verified — treat as the supplier’s own marketing claims.

Case studies

Delivery stories the supplier has published, with sector and outcome.

⚑ Self-reported
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No case studies yet

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Buyer references

Named public-sector contacts who have agreed to act as a reference.

✓ Confirmed by buyer
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No buyer references yet

Public-sector buyers can confirm they'll act as a reference for this supplier. Confirmed references — with the contract they relate to — show here.

Accreditations & memberships · 1

Credentials listed on the supplier’s website. Not yet checked against issuer registers.

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Core credentials · 0/6
Cyber EssentialsNot evidenced✓
Cyber Essentials PlusNot evidenced✓
ISO 27001 — Information securityNot evidenced✓
ISO 9001 — QualityNot evidenced✓
ISO 14001 — EnvironmentalNot evidenced✓
ISO 45001 — Health & safetyNot evidenced✓
Other credentials & memberships · 1
Chartered Institute of HousingChartered Institute of Housing · Certification ↗

Extracted automatically from thelearningfoundry.co.uk on Jul 2026. Not independently verified — treat as the supplier’s own marketing claims.

KPI performance

Delivery, budget and satisfaction scores reported quarterly by buyers.

✓ Verified
84

No verified KPI scores yet

Once buyers report contract KPIs — delivery on time, on budget, satisfaction, adoption and accessibility — a weighted grade and breakdown appear here.

Contracts · 6 live · 6 historic

Pulled from Contracts Finder & Find a Tender. Most recent first.

✓ From notices
TitleBuyerCPVAwardedValueTermStatus
Adult Learning Services - Light Touch Framework
Liverpool City Council—18 Jun 2026£8.0m4 yrspending
GB-St Helens: Contract Award Notice - The Learning Foundry
Torus62 Limited8000000016 Apr 2025£76k12 moClosed
GB-St. Helens: One Torus Management Development Programme
Torus Group8053200016 Apr 2025£76k11 moClosed
GB-St Helens: Customer Excellence Training
Torus Group8050000001 Jul 2024£60k4 moClosed
Skills Bootcamps DPS : Construction and Built Environment : Second call off competition
Department for Education8000000001 Feb 2024£1.9m2 yrsClosed
Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority8000000001 Aug 2022£4.4m5 yrsLive
Delivery of Traineeships Reforms and Expansion Programme
Department for Education8000000001 Feb 2021£788k2.5 yrsClosed
Skills Bootcamps DPS : Construction and Built Environment : Second call off competition
Department for Education80000000———Live
Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority————Live
YPO - 001086 Apprenticeships
YPO80000000———Live
Total live value £4.4m · mean award £1.3m1–10 of 12

Top buyers · 6 buyers · top 3 = 99%

Share of awarded value. Concentration fires above 40% for any single buyer.

✓ From notices
1
Liverpool City Council
1 contract
52%
since 2026
2
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
3 contracts
29%
since 2022
3
Department for Education
4 contracts
18%
since 2021
4
Torus Group
2 contracts
1%
since 2024
5
Torus62 Limited
1 contract
0%
since 2025
6
YPO
1 contract
0%

Geography

Distribution of awarded value by buyer region.

✓ From notices
UK · schematic only
North West7 contracts
100%
Yorkshire1 contract
0%
Region resolved for 82% of awarded value (by buyer postcode); the remainder lacks a usable address.

Peers

Suppliers with overlapping CPVs & buyers (last 24m). the learning foundry highlighted.

✓ From notices
SupplierSME?Awarded · 24mContracts
KP
KPMG LLP
No£223.2m1
TL
the learning foundry
Yes£8.0m—
TG
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
No£7.4m1
ST
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
Yes£4.0m1
MA
MOTTRAM ASSOCIATES LIMITED
No£2.7m2
BP
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Yes£1.6m4
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Red flags · 0 active

Automated scan of Companies House status, charges and insolvency records.

✓ Verified
No Companies House record linked — automated risk checks unavailable.

Compliance scorecard

Derived from Companies House filings — not a full supplier-assurance check.

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No Companies House record linked — statutory compliance checks unavailable.

Modifications

Variations to awarded contracts logged under Procurement Act 2023 s.74.

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No modifications recorded

No published contract variations for this supplier. Modification notices appear here as they are issued under the Procurement Act 2023.

News mentions

UK trade press & nationals, matched to this supplier.

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No news mentions found

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Companies House

Registered details, directors and PSC.

✓ Live sync
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No Companies House record linked

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Financial

Filed accounts from Companies House.

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No financial filings on record

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Org tree

Group structure and ownership.

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Independent. No parent company or subsidiaries recorded at Companies House for this entity.