Adult Education Budget (AEB) - 2022 - 2027

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Buyers

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Value

£13,983,566

Suppliers

Classifications

Education and training services

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Published

3 years ago

Description

We intend to go out to market using a light touch approach to the following project. The
Liverpool City Region covers the Local Authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool,
Sefton, St. Helens and Wirral. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has
successfully managed the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) for eligible local
residents aged 19 and over since 2019/20, balancing meeting the traditional skills needs
addressed by AEB and incorporating significant innovations that reflect and respond to the
local distinctiveness of the City Region and the skills needs of residents.
The LCRCA now intend to procure high quality Adult Education using devolved funding for a
commissioning cycle commencing from 1 August 2022, covering the period 2022-27 LCRCA
are seeking to build effective contractual relationships and continue to implement local
flexibilities through our devolution agreement. Successful training providers will deliver
contracts for services that meet our quality standards and delivery expectations aligned to
the skills needs of Liverpool City Region as a result of this procurement exercise. Through
the tendering process successful providers will demonstrate an understanding of our local
authority areas, the needs of resident learners and employers, and how they would work
alongside our anchor College and Local Authority grant funded organisations to add value to
the local curriculum offer for LCR residents.
The procurement will allow further learner choice of provision by funding residents with
training including:  • Statutory entitlements including first full Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications for learners
aged 19-23, English and Maths and digital skills for learners aged 19 and over
• Flexible tailored provision for adults, including qualifications and components of these
and/or non-regulated learning, up to level 2
• Locally determined training innovations that better meet the skills needs of the local
economy, employers and residents.

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

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