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title: "Festival Gardens Development Partner"
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# Festival Gardens Development Partner

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-558a35e3-3709-4866-987b-6c3b3d91d687

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a development partner for the Festival Gardens project in South Liverpool. This tender, under the competitive dialogue procurement method, is in the tender stage with documents available via ProContract. The project, valued at £200 million, involves the redevelopment of approximately 11 hectares to create a sustainable, well-connected neighbourhood. The procurement process includes a tender period ending on 11th November 2024, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1st October 2025, lasting until 30th September 2040. The location of interest is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, under the industry category of construction work.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by delivering a high-profile development project in a strategic city location, suitable for firms specialising in residential development, sustainable design, and large-scale construction. Ideal candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that prioritise creativity, innovation, and sustainability in urban development. Participation in this project can bolster a company's portfolio by aligning with best practices in community-focused, environmentally responsible construction.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council ("the Authority") is seeking a development partner to design and deliver the redevelopment of a c11ha development plot at Festival Gardens, South Liverpool ("the Site"). The Site provides an exciting opportunity to create a thriving, sustainable, healthy and inclusive neighbourhood with a strong identity and sense of community. It will have a unique sense of place seamlessly connected to nature, the adjoining park and river. As a well-connected place, it will bring people together to live, play and visit. It will be an exemplar residential-led neighbourhood driven by best practice, creativity and innovation in design, place-making and sustainability and deliver a robust response to climate change. This Site is of strategic importance to the city and represents a fantastic opportunity to deliver a place of real quality, at a density that maximises the site's potential, nestled between the Festival Gardens parklands and the River Mersey and with excellent connections to the city centre. The Authority wishes to enter into a Development Agreement structure with the successful tenderer. This opportunity is advertised via ProContract, project reference DN745634. To view all documents and apply for this opportunity, bidders must register and log in to ProContract. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4020d51a-8181-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Additional information: Tenders must be submitted by ProContract. Project reference : DN745634 Link included below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4020d51a-8181-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f1139b-b80c-4253-bfa9-ffb9c2a35600 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f1139b-b80c-4253-bfa9-ffb9c2a35600
- 4 Oct 2024 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02bb57c7-2495-45e4-ab77-250de6e1845f
- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161ec277-6a35-4f30-97cc-c6c2a0431a18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f1139b-b80c-4253-bfa9-ffb9c2a35600
  4th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02bb57c7-2495-45e4-ab77-250de6e1845f
  4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161ec277-6a35-4f30-97cc-c6c2a0431a18
  3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4020d51a-8181-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

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