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title: "OPSI Functional Model Development"
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# OPSI Functional Model Development

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f387a2ea-7d71-40fd-9b60-e32e334d340c

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, represented by Merseytravel, has awarded a contract for services to support the development of the OPSI Functional Model. This contract, valued at £105,000, falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was a selective, restricted procedure, and the contract period runs from 31 January 2025 to 30 June 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date of 25 November 2024 and the start of the main contract on 16 December 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in research, development, and consultancy services to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public sector bodies. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in developing functional models and delivering prototypes will particularly benefit from participation. The involvement of companies like INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED and THIS IS CAPACITY CIC highlights the potential for growth in this sector, providing smaller enterprises with a platform to demonstrate their capabilities and secure substantial public contracts.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority invites proposals to quote for services to provide specialist support in the development of the functional model of OPSI. There is a need for additional capability to support the refinement and detailed development of the model and preparation for delivery and deployment of the functions through prototypes. Additional information: Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f94bacd-deca-4a85-a2d2-c873733517a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING; THIS IS CAPACITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f94bacd-deca-4a85-a2d2-c873733517a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f94bacd-deca-4a85-a2d2-c873733517a9
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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