Consultancy support for baselining and interim evaluation of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Jun 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has recently completed a public procurement process for consultancy services to support the baselining and interim evaluation of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services, with the regional focus being around Liverpool (UKD72). The process concluded with the award of a contract valued at £189,917.09 to SYSTRA Limited on 11th March 2026. The contract, carried out through a limited procurement method, was conducted under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_25, with no prior call for competition due to it falling outside the directive's scope.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in evaluation consultancy services within the transport sector. While SYSTRA Limited, a large-scale supplier, won the contract, the initial expression of interest saw responses from 23 suppliers, highlighting opportunities for those adept at leveraging frameworks like ESPO. Businesses of all sizes, notably SMEs, could find value in participating in future tenders by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, especially those focused on regional sustainable transport infrastructure. Engaging with such tenders can enhance a firm's portfolio and broaden its client base in the regional transport consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support for baselining and interim evaluation of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme

Notice Description

Consultancy support for baselining and interim evaluation of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme services contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy support for baselining and interim evaluation of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme services contract. 6 Month Contract

Procurement Information

This sourcing exercise was carried out using a call off exercise from the Framework - Lot 5, Highways, Traffic and Transport of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_25 in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 via the e-Tendering system, "The Chest". It was published on 18 February 2026. This was issued to 23 suppliers who responded to the Expression of Interest exercise undertaken. as allowable under the ESPO Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

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