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title: "Economic Research: Roads investment - Economic clusters within /between cities"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89c0265c-2155-44a5-a21c-060944c2d63b"
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# Economic Research: Roads investment - Economic clusters within /between cities

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c0265c-2155-44a5-a21c-060944c2d63b

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Crown Commercial Service is for the tender titled "Economic Research: Roads investment - Economic clusters within /between cities." This contract falls under the industry category of economic research services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The tender concluded on 21st October 2016, with the awarded contract commencing on 21st November 2016 and running until 18th May 2017. The total contract value is £49,325, and it followed an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in economic research and analysis, particularly those specialising in transport infrastructure and urban development. Companies that are well-suited to compete include SMEs that can leverage their expertise in economic modelling and data analysis. Given the focus on economic clusters and inter-city dynamics, firms with experience in regional economic studies or transport policy will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43feed0-50ec-4662-a5b1-740cc1ab4b56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 18 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,325 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43feed0-50ec-4662-a5b1-740cc1ab4b56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43feed0-50ec-4662-a5b1-740cc1ab4b56
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b16fcd8-8947-4e1a-a0c9-f6f599ce5875
  Award Letter (Redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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