Planning

Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Planning

14 Feb 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement" within the IT services industry. The contracting authority, based in Liverpool, is aiming to gather market insights through a market engagement exercise for this corporate security solution. Interested parties can find the Request for Information (RFI) document on the Chest portal, with responses due by 11am on 14 March 2025. The market engagement is an initial step, with a potential future notice expected on or around 1 May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies with innovative security solutions that align with Merseytravel's goals of developing a future-proof, integrated security architecture will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. Participating in the market engagement can provide valuable exposure and the chance to shape the eventual procurement specifications, thus creating opportunities for business growth and strategic partnerships with Merseytravel.

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Notice Title

Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to inform the market that Merseytravel is planning to conduct a market engagement exercise in respect of its Corporate Security Solution. The market engagement exercise consists of a request for information (RFI) document published on the Chest portal to seek input from the market to enable Merseytravel to understand the possible solutions available as we aim to transition towards a future-proof, integrated security architecture that supports both current operational needs and our strategic goals. Full details can be found within the RFI document available via the Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to inform the market that Merseytravel is planning to conduct a market engagement exercise in respect of its Corporate Security Solution. The market engagement exercise consists of a request for information (RFI) document published on the Chest portal to seek input from the market to enable Merseytravel to understand the possible solutions available as we aim to transition towards a future-proof, integrated security architecture that supports both current operational needs and our strategic goals. Full details can be found within the RFI document available via the Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk Additional information: The RFI document is available to download immediately on request. To access the documents go to Opportunities (www.the-chest.org.uk) and search for reference DN761843 or filter to Merseytravel. Responses should be submitted to Merseytravel via the Chest portal only by 11am on 14 March 2025 at the latest. Parties should note that this PIN does not constitute a call for competition, and a decision whether or not to proceed past Market Engagement has not been made. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. Interested parties shall be responsible for their own costs incurred in connection with this market engagement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005173-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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