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Optimising Implementation of Industrial Strategy Zones Support

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Nov 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority pertains to the project titled "Optimising Implementation of Industrial Strategy Zones Support". This initiative falls under the industry category of business services, encapsulating law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process aligns with sub-central government operations within the United Kingdom and was carried out using a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold and restricted competition approach. The award and contract were finalised on 7th November 2025, with the contract period extending until 30th April 2026, valued at £51,429.60 gross (£42,858 net). The procurement was centred in Liverpool, specifically serving the UKD7 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in consulting services focused on economic and financial analyses, as well as those adept in governance and branding strategies. Such businesses, including SMEs familiar with local governance structures, are positioned to thrive in delivering the required support for the Industrial Strategy Zones. With AMION CONSULTING LIMITED awarded the contract, enterprises with parallel capabilities in similar consulting domains may find this tender type aligns with their growth ambitions, and similar future opportunities could be favourable for further business expansion.

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Notice Title

Optimising Implementation of Industrial Strategy Zones Support

Notice Description

LCRCA is seeking specialist resource to support the optimisation of Industrial Strategy Zones (ISZs). The commission will capture and quantify the economic and financial benefits of the proposed ISZs, provide options for effective delivery models and validate the LCRCA's proposed approach to Governance and branding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072044-2025
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

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
£42,858 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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

AMION CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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