Planning

Highways Professional Services Framework

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 13:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has announced its intention to commence a new version of the Highways Professional Services Framework (PSF) in October 2026. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with active pre-market engagement scheduled to refine the council's approach. Key dates include the submission deadline for supplier questionnaires on 15 September 2025, and an open day event on 7 October 2025 at St George's Hall in Liverpool. The framework targets the UK region and encompasses services related to highways consultancy, engineering design, project management, and contract administration under CPV classifications. This initiative is part of a planned framework agreement, aligning with the legal basis detailed in UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in highways, infrastructure, and engineering design services. Companies with a strong background in providing technical consultancy, project management, and contract administration for sub-central government projects could find this opportunity highly beneficial. Engaging in pre-market processes allows businesses to offer strategic insights into shaping the procurement framework, positioning themselves as preferred suppliers during the subsequent tender stages. The PSF's framework agreement nature also ensures a steady stream of commissions over several years, fostering long-term partnership potential with Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Professional Services Framework

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (LCC) intends to invite suppliers to tender for a new version of the Professional Services Framework (the PSF) to commence from October 2026. This questionnaire is intended to launch LCC's pre-market engagement in respect of a new PSF, inform suppliers of plans for the procurement process and to offer potential market participants an opportunity to inform LCC's approach and timetable. The current PSF is due to expire in October 2026, with LCC requiring similar services and commissions from the consultancy market to support planned delivery from October / November 2026.

Planning Information

Liverpool City Council (LCC) intends to invite suppliers to tender for a new version of the Professional Services Framework (the PSF) to commence from October 2026. This document is intended to launch LCC's pre-market engagement in respect of a new PSF, inform suppliers of plans for the procurement process and to offer potential market participants an opportunity to inform LCC's approach and timetable. The current PSF is due to expire in October 2026, with LCC requiring similar services and commissions from the consultancy market to support planned delivery from October / November 2026. LCC is conducting this pre-market engagement exercise to engage with potential suppliers to provide it with market information prior to launching the formal procurement process. LCC is asking suppliers to assist it in refining its understanding of market experience and capability and wishes to provide a platform for suppliers to engage directly with LCC on this opportunity. An overview of the pre-market engagement exercise is set out below: Step 1: Publication of Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and Pre-Market Engagement Documents This stage was initiated by the publication of the notice. This serves as an invitation to prospective suppliers to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise. The market engagement document, which sets out further background to the procurement and includes a short questionnaire for completion can be found on ProContract using the reference DN788248. Link to ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Step 2: Questionnaire Responses (Questionnaire can be found and must be submitted on ProContract using the reference DN788248). LCC is keen to hear the views of potentially interested suppliers on a number of issues which are set out in the questionnaire in Annex 1. The objective of the questionnaire is to enable interested parties to provide their key insights and recommendations to LCC in respect of its approach to the procurement and the PSF. Completed questionnaires should be submitted to LCC no later than midday 15 September 2025. Please submit your response via the portal on ProContract. LCC will review all responses to questionnaires submitted and will undertake internal review sessions. Feedback will be collated and will be used to shape LCC's approach to the procurement and the Framework agreements. Step 3: Open Day LCC intends to introduce the PSF to prospective suppliers at an open day on 7th October 2025 9.30am - 12:30pm. The event will be held at St George's Hall (Concert Room). The purpose of the open day is for LCC to present its current thinking on the procurement and Framework and explain some of the general and specific requirements for the appointed suppliers. It is also an opportunity for LCC to engage with suppliers on LCC's vision and ambition for creating this Framework. If you wish to attend the open day, please contact LCC via the messaging function on ProContract as soon as possible, but in any case, request no later than 24 September 2025. Please note that room in the Concert Room at St George's Hall is limited and therefore LCC reserve the right to restrict the number of individuals attending from each organisation. Once registered, details on how to participate in the open day will be provided to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053959-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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