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title: "LCRCA SIF Strategy Appraiser and Advisor Framework"
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# LCRCA SIF Strategy Appraiser and Advisor Framework

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5ce8c2e-4cc2-4507-9e84-794c14ebf700

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## Summary

The Merseytravel organisation is currently conducting a tender for the "LCRCA SIF Strategy Appraiser and Advisor Framework" aimed at public investment strategy relevant to the local transport and infrastructure sectors in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is employing an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 3rd October 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,000,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2018 and run until 12th October 2022. Although the status of the tender was listed as active, there have been notifications regarding its cancellation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in strategic investments for local projects, particularly in economic appraisal, land and housing, and project finance. Businesses involved in financial and insurance services, as well as consultancy services in law, marketing, and business support, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework, contributing to the development of regional infrastructure and innovation.

## Notice

In July 2018 the LCRCA approved its strategic investment fund strategy (SIF). The investment strategy has been drafted to guide the LCRCA's investment actives for the next 12 - 18 months. The investment strategy applies to projects in the local transport, land and property, infrastructure, low carbon culture, business support 2 / 10 and innovation, and skills employment sectors. Merseytravel on behalf of the LCRCA are looking to set up aframework for the following services a detailed in section 11.2 lots below: Economic Appraisal Land, Property and Housing Corporate and Project finance Please see the procurement documents and apply via The Chest portal at www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN356768.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc609f-368e-4e47-837a-870e40c6a142 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 12 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 12:14 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc609f-368e-4e47-837a-870e40c6a142
- 3 Sep 2018 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7497f5b-aad6-4ed8-a9a8-014e2ccbfb22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc609f-368e-4e47-837a-870e40c6a142
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7497f5b-aad6-4ed8-a9a8-014e2ccbfb22
  3rd September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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