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Cluster Mapping - Defence Sector

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Cluster Mapping - Defence Sector." This tender was part of the UKSPF Programme and focused on detailed analysis of the defence supply chain cluster within the Liverpool City Region. The aim was to foster growth opportunities, enhance understanding of cluster compositions, and provide strategic insights for export, supply chain, and inward investment activities. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, located at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, served as the buying organisation. The process was marked under the "services" category and followed a "limited competition" procurement method, operating below the threshold. The contract, signed on 3rd December 2025, is active with a period extending until 31st March 2026, valued at £32,500 (gross: £39,000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, with particular interest in consultancy related to cluster mapping in the defence sector. Companies such as MICKLEDORE LIMITED, an SME specialising in regional development, are well-positioned to leverage these opportunities due to their expertise in sector analysis and consultancy. Firms with capabilities in supply chain analysis, strategic consultancy, and export market evaluation can benefit from understanding the dynamics of regional project developments in defence. Engaging in such contracts enhances business growth prospects by identifying potential market expansions and sector-specific investments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cluster Mapping - Defence Sector

Notice Description

As part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority UKSPF Programme, Growth Platform is seeking a sector specialist to conduct a detailed analysis of the LCR defence cluster and its interdependent supply chains connectivity. The analysis will help to shape and develop future growth opportunities within the cluster areas, create a better understanding of their composition and provide insights for export, supply chain and inward investment activities. Full ITT Details are ready to go to the suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080114-2025
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
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

MICKLEDORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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