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title: "OPSI Full Business Case"
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# OPSI Full Business Case

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce03eaf6-f448-4df8-96c2-db065a720d8b

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the development and production of a full business case document for the Office for Public Service Innovation (OPSI). The project, titled "OPSI Full Business Case," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, and the tender period ended on 25th November 2024. The contract period is from 31st January 2025 to 30th June 2025, with the services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract was for an amount of £45,000 and was announced on 19th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable for this procurement. The task involves crafting a critical business case to secure substantial investment (£48m) for OPSI, thus offering an engaging project for firms with expertise in strategic consultancy and business development. Such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in government projects, opening doors to future public sector consultancy opportunities.

## Notice

evelopment and production of the full business case document for the Office for Public Service Innovation to make the case to HM Government for investment for PS48m into OPSI over years, building on the existing outline business case that was submitted to HM Government in October 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8bd74c-1080-4d68-9f45-b082f7a5724c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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) |

## 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

- 19 Feb 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8bd74c-1080-4d68-9f45-b082f7a5724c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8bd74c-1080-4d68-9f45-b082f7a5724c
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

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