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title: "Consultancy Support for the Freeport Business Case Work"
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# Consultancy Support for the Freeport Business Case Work

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e4430ce-1e97-481a-95c3-a932d7987bfb

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is conducting a procurement process for consultancy support aimed at developing the Freeport business case. The tender, titled "Consultancy Support for the Freeport Business Case Work," falls under the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and related services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14 September 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2021. Interested parties were invited to submit their bids before the deadline on 2 June 2021, with a total estimated value of £90,000 for this contract.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regeneration and trade, and an in-depth understanding of the Freeports agenda. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this contract, which could enable them to establish or strengthen partnerships within this vital economic initiative, potentially leading to future collaboration and growth in related fields.

## Notice

Following a competitive bidding process, Liverpool City Region was announced by the Chancellor in the March 2021 Budget as one of eight places across England that will be granted Freeport status, subject to the successful development of a business case. As the accountable body, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to recruit consultancy support in the development of the business case and associated workstreams, over the next six months. Interested parties will have a highly developed understanding of the Freeports agenda, a track record of working within similar regeneration and trade focused fields, and in providing detailed technical and professional advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83393927-e8cd-4e70-9aa5-b4ab832d5451 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,772 |
| 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 | AMION CONSULTING |

## 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

- 2 Nov 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83393927-e8cd-4e70-9aa5-b4ab832d5451
- 11 May 2021 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d659303-c9ee-4c45-8c24-c0855bad875e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83393927-e8cd-4e70-9aa5-b4ab832d5451
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d659303-c9ee-4c45-8c24-c0855bad875e
  11th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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