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Climate Change & Achieving Net Zero Evidence Base

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 09:47

Tender

21 May 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Liverpool City Council focuses on the project titled "Climate Change & Achieving Net Zero Evidence Base". This tender, situated in Liverpool, within the UKD72 region of the United Kingdom, falls under the environmental issues consultancy services category. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, as indicated by the completion of the contract with ENTURST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD for a value of £87,900. This open procurement method invited below-threshold open competition, highlighting key legal frameworks such as the UKPGA 2023/54. Significant dates in the process included the tender submission deadline on 6th June 2025 and the project commencement on 1st August 2025, with its scheduled end on 31st December 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in environmental issues and sustainability. SMEs and firms equipped with expertise in developing approaches for climate change and net zero studies will find the project advantageous for growth. As the procurement sought high-quality service provision, with evaluation criteria heavily weighted towards quality (80%) compared to price (20%), businesses with a robust portfolio in developing comprehensive environmental studies aiming for local authority frameworks would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Climate Change & Achieving Net Zero Evidence Base

Notice Description

A consultant has been appointed to aid in the preparation of a Climate Change and Net Zero Study, to contribute to the Evidence Base for the review of the Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046010-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTRUST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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