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title: "Stations Devolution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f97d17b4-146c-467e-bc48-354719d38d45"
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buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2018-01-18"
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# Stations Devolution

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97d17b4-146c-467e-bc48-354719d38d45

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Stations Devolution," initiated by Merseytravel, seeks a specialist consultant to assist in developing an outline business case and possibly a final business case for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCR CA) as part of its proposals to take over the ownership of rail stations. The tender is classified under the legal services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 19 February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 9 April 2018 and will run for a year, concluding on 8 April 2019, with a total estimated value of £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in legal and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing business cases, adhering to HM Treasury and Department for Transport guidelines, and experience in the transport sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further business growth through the establishment of long-term partnerships and enhancing service offerings within the rail industry.

## Notice

Specialist consultant to provide support for the development of an outline business case (OBC) and if acceptable then to develop Final Business Case (FBC) for the LCR CA as part of its devolution proposals to take over the ownership of rail stations. The successful bidder will be required to follow and further develop the 5 Case Business Model in accordance with the requirements set out by HM Treasury and Department for Transport guidelines for each stage of the process. 5 Case Business Model: 1. Strategic case 2. Economic case 3. Commercial case 4. Financial case 5. Management case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fb737c-2708-4142-a7d4-6b1f40e83034 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 8 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fb737c-2708-4142-a7d4-6b1f40e83034

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fb737c-2708-4142-a7d4-6b1f40e83034
  18th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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