Planning

An independent assessment and refresh of the economic contribution of the Maritime Sector in the Liverpool City Region

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 10:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 10:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking an independent assessment and refresh of the economic contribution of the maritime sector in the Liverpool City Region. This public procurement is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 3rd March 2025. The procurement is intended for market research services and is classified under CPV 79310000. The primary location for the project is in Liverpool, with postal code L2 2QP. As part of the pre-market engagement exercise, LJMU aims to understand market capabilities ahead of drafting formal tender documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in market research, especially those within the maritime sector. Companies involved in ports, shipping, marine engineering, scientific research, and maritime business services stand to benefit. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as LJMU is seeking diverse market input to inform future actions and collaboration within their Global Centre for Maritime Innovation. This tender process is not an immediate call for competition but a preparatory phase, offering businesses a chance to align with future opportunities and contribute to impactful research and industry advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An independent assessment and refresh of the economic contribution of the Maritime Sector in the Liverpool City Region

Notice Description

This is a request for information this is not a tender exercise. LJMU are conducting a pre-market engagement exercise to gage the capabilities of the market for our requirement. This is not a call for competition/ ITT. This process enables LJMU to fully understand the market to assist us in drafting our tender documentation / determining next steps. When returns to this RFI have been received LJMU may wish to contact companies who have responded to further explore the detail provided. In the event LJMU do conduct a tender exercise, this will be placed on In-tend and you will receive notification from this portal based on the selections you have made when registering. The maritime sector is integral to the Liverpool City Region economy, covering industries such as ports, shipping, marine engineering and scientific research, leisure marine, and maritime business services. Recent reports highlight the sector's significant contributions in terms of business turnover, Gross Value Added (GVA), employment, and exports. Liverpool John Moores University is recognised internationally for its long-standing maritime excellence and expertise, and its contributions to the industry worldwide. Our recently launched Global Centre for Maritime Innovation will provide new opportunities for collaboration and engagement between academics, external partners and the wider industry to deliver impactful research, education and training. In 2022, Maritime UK and Mersey Maritime commissioned an independent assessment of the economic contribution of the maritime sector in the Liverpool City Region and wider UK economy. This followed in 2023 with a further assessment commissioned by the Port City Innovation Hub and Wirral Borough Council to assess the economic impact of the sector and make recommendations to inform future activity. Through targeted stakeholder engagement, it also captured the opportunities and challenges of the sector. Given the importance of the sector to the city region economy and the university's work with the maritime industry, we are keen to have an up-to-date assessment of the economic contribution of the sector, key changes since the last report in 2023 and recommendations for future action. Additional information: This is not a tender exercise therefore there are no clarifications within this process. Please register on In-tend to access the documents - and do not make direct contact with the Buyer via email - as we cannot guarantee we will respond

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876dedf4-151d-4404-ba47-9e27ae58bbdf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
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
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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