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Northern Powerhouse Rail Public Affairs Consultancy

LCRCA

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02 Oct 2024 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) sought bids for a contract titled "Northern Powerhouse Rail Public Affairs Consultancy" within the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services category. The procurement process employed a restricted procedure and was in the award stage as of 2nd October 2024. The location of services was specified as the North West region of the United Kingdom, with an overall contract value of £96,000. The tender period concluded on 29th August 2024, and the contract period commenced on 21st September 2024, extending until 28th February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public affairs consultancy and stakeholder engagement, especially those experienced in working with government entities on large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, provided they can demonstrate robust capabilities in communications and marketing support. The awarded contract went to Lexington Communications Limited, indicating the level of competition and quality expected for such a consultancy role. This tender provides a platform for developing valuable government relations and showcases a company's ability to support transformative regional projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northern Powerhouse Rail Public Affairs Consultancy

Notice Description

LCRCA is looking to commission a suitable full-service agency to work with the Place (Transport) Team, the Government Relations team, CA Comms and Marketing teams and with commissioned economic advisory services to provide stakeholder engagement, communications and marketing-related support as part of an overall campaign to emphasise the value of transformative rail investment in the City Region as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail. This should closely work within, rather than separately to, the overall programme of CA engagement with government - direct contact with which will remain with CA senior officers - and support the promotion of its developing work on 'Future Asks'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e29af0b-07fe-4c50-ac55-cf60f437f9e8
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

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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 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
LCRCA
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513301111

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

LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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