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Contract for Communications and Engagement Support

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jul 2026 at 08:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Jul 2026 at 12:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Jun 2026 at 11:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Contract for Communications and Engagement Support" was initiated by the Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, UK. The contract was awarded to WSP, a large-scale business services provider in London. The contract, valued at £68,225 excluding VAT, covers the delivery of stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and related communications for modernising recycling and waste management services in the Liverpool City Region. The contract period is from 2nd July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, focusing on business services within the consulting and marketing sector.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the communications and consultancy industry, particularly those with expertise in marketing management consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and efficient engagement strategies will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector engagements. The focus on enhancing waste management facilities across a major urban area offers scale and visibility that can help businesses grow through involvement in sustainable municipal projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Communications and Engagement 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062017-2026
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
SME
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
£68,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£68,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Merseyside Waste Disposal 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
Postcode Area
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

Notice Documents

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