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Interim Senior Business Analyst - Bus Franchising

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process titled "Interim Senior Business Analyst - Bus Franchising". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically related to business services such as consulting. The contracting authority, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is located at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, indicating that the process was conducted without competition. The contract began on 8th October 2025, with an end date set for 9th January 2026. The total contract value amounts to £45,000, with £37,500 net of taxes.

This contract presents attractive opportunities for businesses specialising in business analysis and consulting, particularly those with expertise in developing operational models and processes within the transportation sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Up Change Consulting Ltd., the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such opportunities, offering specialised services in business transformation and process optimisation. Businesses looking to collaborate on bus franchising projects or similar initiatives can gain valuable exposure and growth in this niche market by participating in such tenders. The region's strategic focus could also offer long-term partnership opportunities for businesses interested in public transport development and innovation.

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Notice Title

Interim Senior Business Analyst - Bus Franchising

Notice Description

Business analysis support to develop "to be" processes and ways of working for components of the Bus Franchising Target Operating Model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066008-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UP CHANGE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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