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title: "Cluster Mapping - Defence Sector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef99"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Cluster Mapping - Defence Sector

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef99

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Cluster Mapping - Defence Sector." This tender was part of the UKSPF Programme and focused on detailed analysis of the defence supply chain cluster within the Liverpool City Region. The aim was to foster growth opportunities, enhance understanding of cluster compositions, and provide strategic insights for export, supply chain, and inward investment activities. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, located at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, served as the buying organisation. The process was marked under the "services" category and followed a "limited competition" procurement method, operating below the threshold. The contract, signed on 3rd December 2025, is active with a period extending until 31st March 2026, valued at £32,500 (gross: £39,000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, with particular interest in consultancy related to cluster mapping in the defence sector. Companies such as MICKLEDORE LIMITED, an SME specialising in regional development, are well-positioned to leverage these opportunities due to their expertise in sector analysis and consultancy. Firms with capabilities in supply chain analysis, strategic consultancy, and export market evaluation can benefit from understanding the dynamics of regional project developments in defence. Engaging in such contracts enhances business growth prospects by identifying potential market expansions and sector-specific investments.

## Notice

As part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority UKSPF Programme, Growth Platform is seeking a sector specialist to conduct a detailed analysis of the LCR defence cluster and its interdependent supply chains connectivity. The analysis will help to shape and develop future growth opportunities within the cluster areas, create a better understanding of their composition and provide insights for export, supply chain and inward investment activities. Full ITT Details are ready to go to the suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080114-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080114-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080114-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.regionaldevelopment.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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