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Wirral Network Engagement

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Wirral Network Engagement" project. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and consultancy, with activities based in the Wirral area of the UK. The procurement utilised a limited method, denoted as below threshold with limited competition, and was already completed by 1st October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 16th September to 24th October 2025. The value of the contract was grossed at £34,056, indicating a notable investment in understanding citizens' perspectives on the existing bus network in the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services related to research and development. The engagement project is tailored towards small and medium enterprises poised to leverage their expertise in public service engagements. Such businesses that excel in community engagement, or have a track record in public transport consultancy, would find themselves well-suited to undertake similar projects with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority or other public authorities planning comparable engagements throughout the region in the future.

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Notice Title

Wirral Network Engagement

Notice Description

LCRCA is seeking to undertake engagement to understand citizens' views on the existing bus network in Wirral. A similar engagement exercise was undertaken in St Helens, with further rounds of engagement planned elsewhere in the city region in 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061472-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACE EDUCATION CIC T/A PLACED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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