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title: "Office For Public Service Innovation (OPSI) - Innovation Support for Prototype Projects supporting Children & Young People Services"
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# Office For Public Service Innovation (OPSI) - Innovation Support for Prototype Projects supporting Children & Young People Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b436

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority pertains to the "Office For Public Service Innovation (OPSI) - Innovation Support for Prototype Projects supporting Children & Young People Services." This contract focuses on addressing critical issues within children's services, such as child poverty and workforce shortages, particularly in the UKD72 region (Liverpool). The project falls under the 'services' category, specifically in social research services. The procurement method used is a direct, below-threshold process executed without competition. The award stage is complete, with the contract awarded to "This is Capacity." The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will conclude on 1st August 2026, with a gross value pegged at £185,448. The formal contract notice was published on 12th June 2026.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on social research and innovation, particularly those that can contribute to practical solutions in public service innovation. Businesses specialising in developing prototype projects or possessing expertise in children's and young people's services will find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings. Additionally, companies with strengths in designing resident-centred social research projects in the UKD region stand to benefit significantly from participation in similar tenders, as these areas continue to receive public investment aimed at addressing long-standing systemic challenges.

## Notice

Children's services across the region face significant pressures with high levels of child poverty, workforce shortages and rising costs in residential care. Over 100,000 children live in low-income households with Liverpool having the highest rate of child poverty nationally. Families encounter barriers to accessing support, impacting life chances and wellbeing. Despite efforts across the region there remain significant systemic challenges which are placing further pressures on a system under significant stress. OPSI, working with local authorities and partners will help tackle these challenges by enabling practical, resident-centred solutions. This commission will be a key step in understanding and developing what implementable solutions could look like. This award to Capacity will enable the commission of the required services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055782-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,540 |

## 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 | THIS IS CAPACITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055782-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055782-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17704

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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