Award

OPSI Functional Model Development

MERSEYTRAVEL

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17 Feb 2025 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, represented by Merseytravel, has awarded a contract for services to support the development of the OPSI Functional Model. This contract, valued at £105,000, falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was a selective, restricted procedure, and the contract period runs from 31 January 2025 to 30 June 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date of 25 November 2024 and the start of the main contract on 16 December 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in research, development, and consultancy services to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public sector bodies. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in developing functional models and delivering prototypes will particularly benefit from participation. The involvement of companies like INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED and THIS IS CAPACITY CIC highlights the potential for growth in this sector, providing smaller enterprises with a platform to demonstrate their capabilities and secure substantial public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPSI Functional Model Development

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority invites proposals to quote for services to provide specialist support in the development of the functional model of OPSI. There is a need for additional capability to support the refinement and detailed development of the model and preparation for delivery and deployment of the functions through prototypes. Additional information: Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f387a2ea-7d71-40fd-9b60-e32e334d340c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f94bacd-deca-4a85-a2d2-c873733517a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

THIS IS CAPACITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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