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title: "LCRCA Flexible Growth Fund - Fund Advisor"
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# LCRCA Flexible Growth Fund - Fund Advisor

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-180eb4c4-9f44-4663-9c1f-ca293ca42c52

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the role of Fund Advisor by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has reached the award stage. Merseytravel, acting as the buying organisation, is facilitating the delivery of the Flexible Growth Fund Strategic Investment Fund project. This tender falls under the Financial consultancy services category, specifically targeting the North West region of England. The contract period stretches from 18th December 2024 to 17th December 2025. Merseytravel employed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender, suitable for SMEs, carries a substantial financial award valued at £150,000. Key dates include the award notice publication on 10th July 2025.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing financial consultancy services within the UK, particularly in the North West region. SMEs are encouraged to explore this opportunity due to the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. Businesses with expertise in strategic investment funds would be well-positioned to compete, aiming to bring innovative solutions to the management and delivery of the Flexible Growth Fund, enhancing regional financial growth and development.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority ("Combined Authority", "LCRCA") intends to appoint a Fund Advisor to support with the ongoing delivery of its Flexible Growth Fund ("FGF", the "Fund") Strategic Investment Fund ("SIF") project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b443b9b-c5fe-47d5-9988-716ea169df3d |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | RIVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b443b9b-c5fe-47d5-9988-716ea169df3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b443b9b-c5fe-47d5-9988-716ea169df3d
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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