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title: "Strategic flood risk assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb59"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-11"
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# Strategic flood risk assessment

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb59

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is inviting bids for the procurement of a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for the city of Liverpool under the services category. This tender aims to review and update an existing Level 1 SFRA and produce a new Level 2 SFRA in line with the National Planning Policy Framework and other relevant guidance. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is conducted through an open competition method, with submissions due by 1st April 2025 and enquiries closing on 25th March 2025. The contract is valued at £48,000 and covers the geographical region of Liverpool, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental issues and strategic planning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to these types of organisations. Companies with expertise in flood risk assessment and experience in accordance with national planning policies will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with Liverpool City Council on this project can enhance a firm's portfolio and contribute to long-term growth and stability.

## Notice

The City Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to produce a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for the city in accordance with national planning policy and guidance. This will form an integral part of the evidence base underpinning the new Local Plan for Liverpool. The Council wishes to commission suitably qualified consultants to undertake a review/update to an existing Level 1 (SFRA) and to produce a new Level 2 SFRA for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), Environment Agency guidance and all other relevant legislation and policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008657-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008657-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008657-2025
  11th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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