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Liverpool City Region UK Shared Prosperity Fund Evaluation

MERSEYTRAVEL

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02 Apr 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has concluded the procurement for consultancy services to evaluate the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Programme. The programme spans from April 2022 to March 2025, with the consultancy period running from 29 January 2025 to 30 September 2025. The contract, awarded for £88,986 GBP, falls under the category of business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security) and is located in England, United Kingdom. Merseytravel is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is Award, as indicated by the publication date of the award notice on 2 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies, especially SMEs, looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The requirement for evaluating a substantial programme like the UKSPF can provide notable exposure and credibility. Business service providers, particularly those specialised in consulting, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Wavehill Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the procurement's openness to smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in programme evaluation, public funding impact assessment, and consultancy within the given industry categories should consider similar future opportunities to leverage growth.

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Notice Title

Liverpool City Region UK Shared Prosperity Fund Evaluation

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to appoint consultancy to manage and deliver an evaluation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Programme that is being delivered over the period April 2022 to March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a00e83d-37dc-4e01-88e2-d7bb0513b448
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca61ad3-c7b6-4df7-aa17-f9f8bcfbf2ec
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,986 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
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
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

WAVEHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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