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LCRCA Bus Reform - Transport Modelling & Appraisal

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Apr 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has successfully awarded a contract for the "LCRCA Bus Reform - Transport Modelling & Appraisal". This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 7th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2026, with a total value of £34,702.92. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure, allowing selected suppliers to submit tenders.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport modelling and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is suitable for such companies. The focus on bus network changes under the wider bus reform agenda indicates potential follow-on work and continued engagements for well-suited consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in public transport planning and related consultancy services.

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Notice Title

LCRCA Bus Reform - Transport Modelling & Appraisal

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) wishes to appoint a consultant to undertake transport modelling and economic analysis of our aspirations for bus network changes that could potentially be delivered under bus reform. This first round of changes is due to be implemented in September 2026 on the St Helens bus network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b7c441-d0ee-4b69-9888-2815c390ef17
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,702 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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