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title: "Further Competition under CCS RM3719 Lot 1 for Specialist Financial Advice for Project Blue"
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# Further Competition under CCS RM3719 Lot 1 for Specialist Financial Advice for Project Blue

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aae44a6-1ba1-45c2-bd20-157eedf083f4

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is conducting a procurement process for specialist financial advice related to the ambitious regeneration initiative, known as "Project Blue," which includes the development of a new stadium for Everton Football Club. The procurement falls under the category of financial and insurance services, with a contract value of £160,000. The tender period concluded on 8th May 2017, while the contract period spans from 15th May 2017 to 14th May 2021. An award was made to Ernst & Young LLP on 11th May 2017, which indicates the stages involved in this public procurement process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies in the financial consulting sector, particularly those specialising in accounting, tax structuring, and advice on commercial financial frameworks. Businesses well-suited to compete include larger consulting firms with proven expertise in managing regeneration projects and assessing financial information against State Aid regulations. Engaging with this procurement can facilitate growth by enhancing visibility and establishing partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council require specialist financial advisors to support the Authority to deliver a flagship regeneration project ("Project Blue") to a very tight timescale. The target opening date for the new Everton Football Club Stadium ("Project Blue") is the beginning of the 2021/22 football season. The scope of the work includes (but is not limited to): * Detailed accounting and tax structure advice * Detailed review and sign off of security package * Advice on commercial financial structures, including e.g. credit rating * Detailed analysis of financial information in relation to State Aid (excluding advice on State Aid compliance)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445764b9-a27e-4d92-9666-c328f8dc6540 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 14 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2017 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445764b9-a27e-4d92-9666-c328f8dc6540

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445764b9-a27e-4d92-9666-c328f8dc6540
  7th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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