---
title: "Consultation Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5b0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Consultation Support

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5b0

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority, titled "Consultation Support," has reached the award stage. The procurement aimed to source a communications agency or consultant to manage stakeholder engagement and public consultations associated with modernising recycling and waste management services in the Liverpool City Region. The process is classified under marketing management consultancy services and utilised a direct procurement method, below the competitive threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with the buyer hoping to foster efficient and environmentally friendly waste facilities across the region.

This tender offers business growth opportunities especially for firms skilled in communications and consultancy within the public sector. It is particularly suited to SMEs, although the supplier awarded, WSP, is a large-scale enterprise, indicating that smaller businesses with niche expertise in stakeholder engagement might also find competitive opportunities in similar procurements. Providing innovative solutions in communication strategies could position businesses positively for future consultations in this or related industry categories.

## Notice

To appoint a communications agency or consultant for a set period of time, who will lead on the Stakeholder engagement, public consultations and communications needed regarding the development of new and existing facilities, new waste processes and key policies to a wide variety of stakeholders and communities across the Liverpool City Region. Merseyside Waste Disposal is beginning a major procurement process to modernise its recycling and waste management services across the Liverpool City Region. This initiative is a crucial step in a long-term strategy to provide the public with a more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056525-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,225 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056525-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056525-2026
  16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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