Tender

LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 -29

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is initiating a procurement process for the provisioning of Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services, under a single party framework for 2025-2029. This open procedure seeks to cover transport services excluding waste transport, in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The framework, valued at £750,000, aims to support multiple local councils including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington, and Wirral, as well as potentially LCRCA and Merseytravel. The tender is in the active stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 25th March 2025 at 11:00, and the contract period commencing on 7th July 2025 and concluding on 6th July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing reliable winter forecasting and gritting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suited to organisations of this nature. Engaging in this framework not only offers a stable contract over four years but also positions businesses to develop a reliable partnership with several prominent local government authorities in the North West region, bolstering their market presence and operational scope. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts will find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 -29

Notice Description

The LCRCA are looking to establish a single party framework for the provision of Winter forecasting Services. The service to be provided through this framework will enable the contracting authorities to effectively manage and deploy their winter gritting services when required. The framework is being procured by the LCRCA / Merseytravel on behalf of the collaboration of the seven local authorities listed below: * Halton Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Warrington Council * Wirral Council In addition, the following organisations may also wish to utilise this framework: * Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) * Merseytravel Please note that the tender documents will be avaialble via the on line portal The Chest - www.the-chest.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7df030ae-b85e-4fd2-a67f-4fa450581159
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd3f348-d427-4e65-b608-1cf85d7c3bcc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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