This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 12:04

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:33

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 09:46

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 07:55

Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for updating the Liverpool City Region Transport Model. The awarded contract, valued at £936,930 excluding VAT, was initiated under an open procedure. MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED has been selected as the supplier for the services, which include development consultancy, evaluation consultancy, and project management services unrelated to construction work. The project location is primarily in the Liverpool area (UKD7), with the contract period running from March 2026 until March 2027, extendable until May 2028 if needed. The procurement, which reached the award stage as of July 2026, was guided by the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services related to transport and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in transport modelling and data utilisation can leverage this to grow their business within the public sector. The procurement was competitive, attracting numerous bids, and signifies the region's investment in advanced transport solutions. Large firms with a proven track record in handling complex consultancy projects would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Moreover, the potential for contract renewal provides further business continuity and growth prospects for the successful supplier.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Liverpool City Region Transport Model Update

Notice Description

LCRCA are conducting a fundamental review of their transport modelling tools to develop a long-term plan which is designed to make best use of emerging data sources in the LCR and provide a more agile approach to transport modelling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority may, by giving the Supplier not less than 14 days' written notice prior to expiry of the Initial Term, request the extension of this agreement in respect of the whole (or part) of the Services and on the same terms mutatis mutandis, for a period of up to 12 months' from the day following expiry of the Initial Term.

Planning Information

LCRCA will be hosting an online 90-minute presentation session via Teams for interested suppliers between 13:00 and 14:30 on Tuesday 8 July 2025, limited to to two attendees per company. We will present a slideshow for between 20-30 minutes, outlining the requirement and the expected quality levels we are looking for from bidders, with the remaining session time available for interested suppliers to ask questions. Interested suppliers should confirm their attendance to the presentation session to michael.potter@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk and sarah.pierce@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk by no later than 4pm on Monday 7 July 2025; following which they will be sent an invite to the presentation session. A Q&A sheet capturing the discussion, and the presentation slides will be shared as part of the tender documentation for suppliers unable to attend the session.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05525b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064135-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£936,930 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£936,930 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 Region Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Postcode Area
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

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Further Information

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