Tender

Strategic flood risk assessment

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 10:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is inviting bids for the procurement of a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for the city of Liverpool under the services category. This tender aims to review and update an existing Level 1 SFRA and produce a new Level 2 SFRA in line with the National Planning Policy Framework and other relevant guidance. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is conducted through an open competition method, with submissions due by 1st April 2025 and enquiries closing on 25th March 2025. The contract is valued at £48,000 and covers the geographical region of Liverpool, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental issues and strategic planning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to these types of organisations. Companies with expertise in flood risk assessment and experience in accordance with national planning policies will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with Liverpool City Council on this project can enhance a firm's portfolio and contribute to long-term growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic flood risk assessment

Notice Description

The City Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to produce a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for the city in accordance with national planning policy and guidance. This will form an integral part of the evidence base underpinning the new Local Plan for Liverpool. The Council wishes to commission suitably qualified consultants to undertake a review/update to an existing Level 1 (SFRA) and to produce a new Level 2 SFRA for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), Environment Agency guidance and all other relevant legislation and policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008657-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joseph.lynam@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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