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Consultancy Support for the Freeport Business Case Work

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

02 Nov 2021 at 15:28

Award Notice
Tender

11 May 2021 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is conducting a procurement process for consultancy support aimed at developing the Freeport business case. The tender, titled "Consultancy Support for the Freeport Business Case Work," falls under the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and related services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14 September 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2021. Interested parties were invited to submit their bids before the deadline on 2 June 2021, with a total estimated value of £90,000 for this contract.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regeneration and trade, and an in-depth understanding of the Freeports agenda. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this contract, which could enable them to establish or strengthen partnerships within this vital economic initiative, potentially leading to future collaboration and growth in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support for the Freeport Business Case Work

Notice Description

Following a competitive bidding process, Liverpool City Region was announced by the Chancellor in the March 2021 Budget as one of eight places across England that will be granted Freeport status, subject to the successful development of a business case. As the accountable body, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to recruit consultancy support in the development of the business case and associated workstreams, over the next six months. Interested parties will have a highly developed understanding of the Freeports agenda, a track record of working within similar regeneration and trade focused fields, and in providing detailed technical and professional advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e4430ce-1e97-481a-95c3-a932d7987bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83393927-e8cd-4e70-9aa5-b4ab832d5451
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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 REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AMION CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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