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08 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "TCR Greatie Market - Concept and Preliminary Design" contract, aiming to appoint a consultant for the project's initial phase. The contract falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services, specifically within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Mott MacDonald Ltd on 12th May 2026. The contract period spans from 29th June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The tender valued at £622,681.97 was available under the "Other" procurement method and demonstrated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses to expand their portfolio in the field of highways consultancy services. Companies specialising in infrastructure design, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this contract beneficial due to its focus on preliminary market design. Participating firms can benefit not only from the financial remuneration but also from increased visibility and the potential to shape a prominent development project within Liverpool. Engaging with Liverpool City Council could establish a long-term professional relationship that may lead to further opportunities in public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TCR Greatie Market - Concept and Preliminary Design

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop the concept and preliminary design of the Greatie Market (Phase 1) programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ec4c046-3e2b-4e61-ab3b-cf0d42ab9a0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9c048d-772a-4db8-ac3f-b172c4abe00e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£622,681 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£622,681 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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 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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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