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title: "Provision of retained support and advice to the LCRCA on economic development"
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# Provision of retained support and advice to the LCRCA on economic development

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a2e3bc-46fd-4cad-b5b9-50f070fb77b7

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## Summary

The contract entitled "Provision of retained support and advice to the LCRCA on economic development" is being procured by Merseytravel, located in Liverpool, England. This procurement falls under the category of business services within the consulting industry and involves an open tendering process. The contract, valued at £100,000, is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will initially cover a period of six months, with the possibility of a three-month extension. The tender period has closed, having ended on 30th May 2019.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specializing in economic development consulting and programme delivery. Businesses with expertise in supporting local authorities and managing development initiatives would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such procurement processes can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

LCRCA wishes to retain a consultant to advise on economic development programmes, contribute to the delivery of those programmes and support the delivery of other SIF projects. The consultant will work as an integral part of the team in Mann Island for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for 3 months on mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e674db7a-9462-4e2b-a914-4232f231e365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,200 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| 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 | MICKLEDORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e674db7a-9462-4e2b-a914-4232f231e365
- 15 May 2019 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ac0b61-2091-49a4-a88b-81a4593847ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e674db7a-9462-4e2b-a914-4232f231e365
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ac0b61-2091-49a4-a88b-81a4593847ae
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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