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Consultation for Selective Licensing Scheme in Liverpool

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Consultation for Selective Licensing Scheme in Liverpool," classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This tender involved a restricted procedure with a procurement method tagged as selective. The procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom and was officially awarded on 3rd July 2026, with the contract period set from 17th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The process reached the award stage, reflecting its completion, with a total contract value of £140,000. The contracting process initially ended on 12th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in development and licensing advisory. Although SMEs and VCS organisations were not highlighted as preferred participants, large enterprises like Opinion Research Services Limited, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to undertake such comprehensive consultancy services. This project offers a chance to engage with a local government entity, enhancing a firm's portfolio by contributing to public sector projects and potentially leading to further opportunities in similar governmental consultancy roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultation for Selective Licensing Scheme in Liverpool

Notice Description

Consultation for selective Licensing Scheme in Liverpool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04c57ca6-2d63-418d-8c49-d1b8d420eb98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661306b6-28f2-48d6-817c-6c77d4d1404b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

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