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title: "Development of an Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy"
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# Development of an Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7363e637-9705-460d-bff9-3c56034a4d09

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Development of an Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy" was managed by Liverpool City Council, targeting the Business and Management Consultancy industry sector. The contract, valued at £50,000, is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct award method under the ESPO framework (reference 664_21), indicating completed status of the procurement stage. The contract commenced on 23rd January 2025 and is set to conclude on 22nd April 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in creating economic growth strategies. The project aims to promote inclusive growth, an area where large firms such as Inner Circle Consulting Limited, which was awarded the contract, can leverage their extensive experience and capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed not suitable for this particular tender, thus favouring established firms with a robust track record in the industry.

## Notice

Direct award through ESPO framework (reference 664_21).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a1527a-54a2-453b-a0df-c825ed6e6ece |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a1527a-54a2-453b-a0df-c825ed6e6ece

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a1527a-54a2-453b-a0df-c825ed6e6ece
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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