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Development of an Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2025 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Development of an Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy" was managed by Liverpool City Council, targeting the Business and Management Consultancy industry sector. The contract, valued at £50,000, is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct award method under the ESPO framework (reference 664_21), indicating completed status of the procurement stage. The contract commenced on 23rd January 2025 and is set to conclude on 22nd April 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in creating economic growth strategies. The project aims to promote inclusive growth, an area where large firms such as Inner Circle Consulting Limited, which was awarded the contract, can leverage their extensive experience and capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed not suitable for this particular tender, thus favouring established firms with a robust track record in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of an Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

Notice Description

Direct award through ESPO framework (reference 664_21).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7363e637-9705-460d-bff9-3c56034a4d09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a1527a-54a2-453b-a0df-c825ed6e6ece
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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