Visitor Economy Data Dashboard

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 12:57

Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for a 'Visitor Economy Data Dashboard' awarded to T-STATS SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This initiative focuses on developing an integrated platform to manage and analyse visitor economy data, crucial for evidence-led planning and strategic collaboration. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the threshold without competition, with the contract active from 4th May 2026 to 3rd May 2028, with an option to extend up to 5 years. The main procurement category is services, particularly in the research and development domain, with work carried out in the UK's Liverpool area.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data management, analytics, and consultancy services. Given the project's emphasis on real-time data insights, strategic planning, and improving operational decisions, firms with expertise in data systems, tourism analytics, or strategic consultancy would find this tender beneficial. Additionally, small and medium enterprises focusing on software solutions and visitor economy insights would be particularly well-suited to the aims of this procurement, as the region seeks to enhance decision-making across its boroughs and improve visitor experiences.

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Notice Title

Visitor Economy Data Dashboard

Notice Description

The delivery of a comprehensive, integrated visitor economy data dashboard that consolidates diverse, varying and large datasets into a centralised platform to support evidence led planning. The dashboard will be able to: - Analyse visitor behaviour, origin, motivations, and dispersal- Track key metrics: footfall, accommodation occupancy, attraction and event attendance, spend patterns, and economic impact - Provide borough-specific data views and benchmarking tools - Inform marketing, investment decisions, and campaign planning - Identify trends, draw correlations, and support strategic collaboration - The dashboard will support a 360-degree view of the visitor economy, improving operational decisions and measuring the return on investment for tourism initiatives.

Planning Information

We are seeking to engage with commercial operators and businesses who provide a service of this nature and can support the following aims and objectives as previously stated in the description. If you have a solution that reflects the aims and objective detailed in the notice please express an interest by emailing Tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk, and provide a short description of no more than 500 words as to why your solution can deliver our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047111-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
3 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T-STATS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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