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title: "Development of the Liverpool City Region Local Industrial Strategy (LIS)"
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# Development of the Liverpool City Region Local Industrial Strategy (LIS)

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1bdb70-3a7c-4f12-aa48-8eb16ced9213

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently active and involves Merseytravel, based in Liverpool, who is commissioning a consultant to develop the Liverpool City Region Local Industrial Strategy (LIS). This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a total budget of £150,000 to be allocated under an open procurement method. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 19th March 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 3rd April 2018 and run for one year until 3rd April 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy, especially those with expertise in industrial strategy development and economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they align well with the suitability criteria, making this an excellent opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their services in the public sector. Interested businesses should demonstrate a clear understanding of productivity drivers, including skills, innovation, and competition, to maximise their chances of success in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

The LCR CA is now commissioning this local industrial strategy to update our vision and objectives. We are seeking a consultant to create an ambitious yet realistic local industrial strategy which builds on the City Region's strengths and assets and looks to the future in terms of the changing nature of work and the global economy. It should assess all drivers of productivity - skills, innovation, investment, competition and enterprise and make explicit links to people and place. Further details including the procurement documents and evaluation template can be found at www.the-chest.org reference DN326661.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de124f-dff3-482d-aa38-f9887d6c1e32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de124f-dff3-482d-aa38-f9887d6c1e32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de124f-dff3-482d-aa38-f9887d6c1e32
  2nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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