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OPSI Full Business Case

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Feb 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the development and production of a full business case document for the Office for Public Service Innovation (OPSI). The project, titled "OPSI Full Business Case," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, and the tender period ended on 25th November 2024. The contract period is from 31st January 2025 to 30th June 2025, with the services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract was for an amount of £45,000 and was announced on 19th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable for this procurement. The task involves crafting a critical business case to secure substantial investment (£48m) for OPSI, thus offering an engaging project for firms with expertise in strategic consultancy and business development. Such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in government projects, opening doors to future public sector consultancy opportunities.

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Notice Title

OPSI Full Business Case

Notice Description

evelopment and production of the full business case document for the Office for Public Service Innovation to make the case to HM Government for investment for PS48m into OPSI over years, building on the existing outline business case that was submitted to HM Government in October 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce03eaf6-f448-4df8-96c2-db065a720d8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8bd74c-1080-4d68-9f45-b082f7a5724c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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