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16 Jun 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority, titled "Consultation Support," has reached the award stage. The procurement aimed to source a communications agency or consultant to manage stakeholder engagement and public consultations associated with modernising recycling and waste management services in the Liverpool City Region. The process is classified under marketing management consultancy services and utilised a direct procurement method, below the competitive threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with the buyer hoping to foster efficient and environmentally friendly waste facilities across the region.

This tender offers business growth opportunities especially for firms skilled in communications and consultancy within the public sector. It is particularly suited to SMEs, although the supplier awarded, WSP, is a large-scale enterprise, indicating that smaller businesses with niche expertise in stakeholder engagement might also find competitive opportunities in similar procurements. Providing innovative solutions in communication strategies could position businesses positively for future consultations in this or related industry categories.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Consultation Support

Notice Description

To appoint a communications agency or consultant for a set period of time, who will lead on the Stakeholder engagement, public consultations and communications needed regarding the development of new and existing facilities, new waste processes and key policies to a wide variety of stakeholders and communities across the Liverpool City Region. Merseyside Waste Disposal is beginning a major procurement process to modernise its recycling and waste management services across the Liverpool City Region. This initiative is a crucial step in a long-term strategy to provide the public with a more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056525-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WSP

Further Information

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