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LCRCA Flexible Growth Fund - Fund Advisor

MERSEYTRAVEL

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10 Jul 2025 at 12:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the role of Fund Advisor by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has reached the award stage. Merseytravel, acting as the buying organisation, is facilitating the delivery of the Flexible Growth Fund Strategic Investment Fund project. This tender falls under the Financial consultancy services category, specifically targeting the North West region of England. The contract period stretches from 18th December 2024 to 17th December 2025. Merseytravel employed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender, suitable for SMEs, carries a substantial financial award valued at £150,000. Key dates include the award notice publication on 10th July 2025.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing financial consultancy services within the UK, particularly in the North West region. SMEs are encouraged to explore this opportunity due to the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. Businesses with expertise in strategic investment funds would be well-positioned to compete, aiming to bring innovative solutions to the management and delivery of the Flexible Growth Fund, enhancing regional financial growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCRCA Flexible Growth Fund - Fund Advisor

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority ("Combined Authority", "LCRCA") intends to appoint a Fund Advisor to support with the ongoing delivery of its Flexible Growth Fund ("FGF", the "Fund") Strategic Investment Fund ("SIF") project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-180eb4c4-9f44-4663-9c1f-ca293ca42c52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b443b9b-c5fe-47d5-9988-716ea169df3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2025 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
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

RIVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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