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Project Management and Cost Consultancy Services

SEFTON COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for project management and cost consultancy services aimed at the Southport Pier refurbishment project was successfully concluded by Sefton Council. Sefton Council, acting as the buying organisation, is a sub-central government public authority based in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement commenced on 1st September 2025, with the contract awarded on 24th March 2026 to Gardiner & Theobald, a large-scale supplier from London. Operating under a direct procurement method, the process was held below the threshold without competition, focusing on business services within the consulting sector. The contract, valued at £270,250 (gross £324,300), spans from the start to the end of the refurbishment period, concluding in December 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in project management and cost consultancy, specifically those within the business services sector, such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project at Southport Pier provides a platform for showcasing expertise in high-profile infrastructure refurbishment, beneficial for large enterprises capable of managing significant projects. While Sefton Council selected Gardiner & Theobald due to its substantial capabilities and location advantages, it highlights opportunities for similar businesses to establish or expand their operations through government-led initiatives. Interested parties with relevant experience and scale could find growth potential in upcoming projects requiring similar consultancy services in the UK.

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Notice Title

Project Management and Cost Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Project management and cost consultancy services for Southport Pier refurbishment project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026761-2026
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
Large

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
£270,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDINER & THEOBALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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