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City Centre Strategy

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2024 at 08:38

Award Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2023 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is procuring consultancy services to prepare a City Centre Strategy for the Liverpool Local Plan review. The contract, valued at £80,000 GBP, was awarded to Nexus Planning on 23rd May 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19th January 2024. The contract starts on 26th February 2024 and ends on 31st August 2026. The Council is seeking a consultant to develop a vision and policy approach for the city centre's retail and leisure core, focusing on creating a thriving and successful environment.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth for consultancy firms in the business and management services sector, especially those experienced in urban planning and retail development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in city planning and retail strategy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Liverpool City Council aims to shape the future of the city centre's retail and leisure core, making it an attractive place for businesses and residents alike, offering a chance for consulting firms to contribute to the city's development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Centre Strategy

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is commencing a review of the Liverpool Local Plan. The Local Development Scheme https://liverpool.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/plan-making-in-liverpool/local-development-scheme/ sets out the programme for its preparation. In line with the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Guidance it must be based on a robust, up to-date and proportionate evidence base. To support the process of preparing a new Local Plan the City Council wish to procure the services of a highly experienced and qualified consultant/s to prepare a City Centre Strategy which focus on the city centre's core retail and leisure area/s. Its purpose will be to undertake a health check of the centre, to develop a strong, ambitious and fit for purpose vision and recommend a policy approach which responds to changing dynamics, trends and challenges to feed into the new Local Plan for Liverpool. It should provide an evidence base to establish the overarching principles that will shape the future of the City Centre retail and leisure core to ensure it is a successful, thriving place for all. Additional information: Do not contact offices directly; please use Procontact for all communication

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90d542e0-033e-406d-9677-172928da27d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5effe3b0-9728-4e6a-9054-4942a07ef538
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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
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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

NEXUS PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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