--- title: "Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f6.json) ## Summary Merseytravel is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement" within the IT services industry. The contracting authority, based in Liverpool, is aiming to gather market insights through a market engagement exercise for this corporate security solution. Interested parties can find the Request for Information (RFI) document on the Chest portal, with responses due by 11am on 14 March 2025. The market engagement is an initial step, with a potential future notice expected on or around 1 May 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies with innovative security solutions that align with Merseytravel's goals of developing a future-proof, integrated security architecture will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. Participating in the market engagement can provide valuable exposure and the chance to shape the eventual procurement specifications, thus creating opportunities for business growth and strategic partnerships with Merseytravel. ## Notice This Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to inform the market that Merseytravel is planning to conduct a market engagement exercise in respect of its Corporate Security Solution. The market engagement exercise consists of a request for information (RFI) document published on the Chest portal to seek input from the market to enable Merseytravel to understand the possible solutions available as we aim to transition towards a future-proof, integrated security architecture that supports both current operational needs and our strategic goals. Full details can be found within the RFI document available via the Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to inform the market that Merseytravel is planning to conduct a market engagement exercise in respect of its Corporate Security Solution. The market engagement exercise consists of a request for information (RFI) document published on the Chest portal to seek input from the market to enable Merseytravel to understand the possible solutions available as we aim to transition towards a future-proof, integrated security architecture that supports both current operational needs and our strategic goals. Full details can be found within the RFI document available via the Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk Additional information: The RFI document is available to download immediately on request. To access the documents go to Opportunities (www.the-chest.org.uk) and search for reference DN761843 or filter to Merseytravel. Responses should be submitted to Merseytravel via the Chest portal only by 11am on 14 March 2025 at the latest. Parties should note that this PIN does not constitute a call for competition, and a decision whether or not to proceed past Market Engagement has not been made. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. Interested parties shall be responsible for their own costs incurred in connection with this market engagement exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005173-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 14:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005173-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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