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STAR Academy Site Investigations

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "STAR Academy Site Investigations," handled by Liverpool City Council, involves site investigation services at Eden Girls' School and the African Caribbean Centre. This contract falls under the industry category of site-investigation services, classified by CPV code 71510000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the status marked as complete. The procurement method is listed as "Other," and the contract period is set from 19 May 2025 to 18 May 2026. The tender's value is noted at £95,000, with a minimum value of £70,000. The location for the project is within the United Kingdom, and the formal contract was awarded to SEP Rail Services Ltd on 7 May 2025, with the official notice published on 22 May 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in site-investigation services, particularly those classified as SMEs, as the procurement explicitly highlights suitability for such enterprises. Companies with expertise in similar environmental or geotechnical investigations, as well as those located within the UK or with operational capabilities in the UK, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this type of public procurement process can aid in business growth by expanding professional networks, establishing a reliable client base within local government bodies, and enhancing a company's portfolio with publicly recognised projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STAR Academy Site Investigations

Notice Description

Site Investigation work at Eden girls school/ African Caribbean centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6237fff4-b267-4ae5-9b8f-245f07783f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82860fe-14d0-44c4-8957-afcfff0d7c08
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2026 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEP RAIL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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