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title: "Provision of consultancy services to the LCRCA regarding the Summative Assessment of the LCR Urban Development Fund"
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# Provision of consultancy services to the LCRCA regarding the Summative Assessment of the LCR Urban Development Fund

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e95485e9-095c-499f-a172-0230cdca2874

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract to provide consultancy services for the summative assessment of the LCR Urban Development Fund (UDF). This award focuses on evaluating the impacts of the £40 million EU funding programme that operated from 2019 to 2023, with investments in research and innovation, low carbon projects, and SME support. The contract, valued at £59,920, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and will cover services from 16th September 2024 to 9th December 2024. The procurement process was conducted under the 'Other' method and pertains to the 'Business services' category, with principal activities centred in England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by providing a platform for consultancy firms, especially those experienced in EU funding programmes, to showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, stand to benefit the most from such contracts. By engaging in this consultancy service, these businesses can gain a foothold in public sector projects, enhance their portfolio, and build relationships with the LCRCA for future collaborations.

## Notice

**This contract has been awarded.** The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) are seeking an advisor to provide a detailed assessment of the now closed Urban Development Fund (UDF); a PS40m EU funding programme that ran from 2019 to 2023. The UDF invested in research & innovation, low carbon projects and SME support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec46b18f-6d2b-4a8b-b1ec-aa32167d5ae7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 9 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,920 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec46b18f-6d2b-4a8b-b1ec-aa32167d5ae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec46b18f-6d2b-4a8b-b1ec-aa32167d5ae7
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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