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title: "LCRCA Bus Reform - Transport Modelling & Appraisal"
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# LCRCA Bus Reform - Transport Modelling & Appraisal

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e0d6a5c-ed12-4c2f-aabd-83bcfc0e3893

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has successfully awarded a contract for the "LCRCA Bus Reform - Transport Modelling & Appraisal". This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 7th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2026, with a total value of £34,702.92. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure, allowing selected suppliers to submit tenders.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport modelling and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is suitable for such companies. The focus on bus network changes under the wider bus reform agenda indicates potential follow-on work and continued engagements for well-suited consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in public transport planning and related consultancy services.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) wishes to appoint a consultant to undertake transport modelling and economic analysis of our aspirations for bus network changes that could potentially be delivered under bus reform. This first round of changes is due to be implemented in September 2026 on the St Helens bus network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b7c441-d0ee-4b69-9888-2815c390ef17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,702 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b7c441-d0ee-4b69-9888-2815c390ef17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b7c441-d0ee-4b69-9888-2815c390ef17
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

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