Award

Supplementary Planning Document for Pumpfields area

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 09:18

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 14:52

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 13:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has concluded an open procurement process for the preparation of a supplementary planning document for the Pumpfields area. The contract was awarded to Levitt Bernstein Associates for £140,679, and the consultancy services fall under Urban Planning Services (CPV code: 71410000). The procurement process began with the tender notice published on 4th October 2024, and the tender period closed on 28th October 2024. The contract commenced on 24th February 2025 and will end on 31st July 2026, with delivery taking place in England, United Kingdom. This project demands a highly experienced and exceptional consultancy team to deliver visionary and ambitious plans for the specified area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning services. Particularly, it is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies in these sectors can leverage this procurement to enhance their portfolio, demonstrate their capability in delivering complex and high-value consultancy services, and strengthen their presence in regional planning initiatives. As the council aims for a deliverable and visionary outcome, businesses with innovative approaches and a solid track record in urban development will find this project an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and facilitate sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplementary Planning Document for Pumpfields area

Notice Description

The Council is looking to procure the services of a highly experienced and exceptional consultancy team, to prepare a Supplementary Planning Document for the Pumpfields area, which is visionary, ambitious and deliverable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-708466a0-7eb8-4d6d-892f-a7e4ae6dd52d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/773d9e1c-2606-42f1-bff2-36292dd12c41
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,679 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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
Emma Albel
Contact Email
emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513511827

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVITT BERNSTEIN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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