Liverpool Council Seeks Children Services Partner, £200-230k, 1 May Close
Summary
Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Improvement Partner to support Children and Young People's Services through an open procurement procedure valued at £200,000 to £230,000. Bids are invited by 1 May 2026 at 10am, with the contract running from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The contract is open to all interested suppliers and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.
“Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Improvement Partner to support Liverpool City Council's Children and Young People's Services.”
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What changed
Liverpool City Council has published a contract opportunity notice seeking an Improvement Partner for its Children and Young People's Services. The procurement uses an open procedure above threshold, meaning any interested supplier may submit a tender. The contract has a 12-month duration from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with a total value of £200,000 to £230,000.
Potential bidders—including management consultancies, nonprofits, and specialist providers in children's services—should prepare submissions by the 1 May 2026, 10am closing deadline. The opportunity is explicitly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the competitive field. Suppliers must follow instructions on the ProContract portal referenced in the notice.
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Published date: 23 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 1 May 2026, 10am
Contract summary
Industry
- General management consultancy services - 79411000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£200,000 to £230,000
Procurement reference
LPOOL001-DN798804-25713497
Published date
23 April 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 July 2026
Contract end date
30 June 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Improvement Partner to support Liverpool City Council's Children and Young People's Services. The aim is to deliver sustainable transformation, improve outcomes for children and families, and support the
Council's ambition to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
The Improvement Partner will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver measurable improvements.
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How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Gill Astill
Address
4th Floor, Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
England
Telephone
+44 1513510461
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