Tender

Business Demography Study

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Sep 2025 at 08:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is procuring services for a Business Demography Study, aimed at advancing the research and understanding of the business landscape in the Liverpool City Region. This initiative falls under the open procurement method for research and development services, specifically focusing on consultancy services. The contract, valued at £42,000, is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by the 3rd of October 2025. The enquiry period ends earlier, on the 29th of September 2025, offering potential bidders limited time for clarifications. The consultancy project is set to commence on the 3rd of November 2025 and conclude by the 6th of February 2026, and it will be centrally located in the United Kingdom’s UKD7 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data analysis and consultancy services to contribute to and expand within the public sector. Given the emphasis on quality over price (80% quality, 20% price in award criteria), firms with a strong track record in delivering high-quality research and development services are particularly well-suited to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are recognised as suitable candidates for this procurement, according to the eligibility criteria, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in governmental research consultancy projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Demography Study

Notice Description

LCRCA is seeking to commission the services of a consultant to implement a Business Demography Study for the Liverpool City Region. The LCRCA's Evidence, Research and Intelligence Service has undertaken an initial desk-based analysis, which has been based largely on published datasets such as ONS Business Demography, Business Counts and High Growth Businesses, LCRCA are now looking to commission further work to help develop and build on the published statistics and deepen our understanding the City Region's business base

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057949-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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 REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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