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title: "Liverpool Baltic - Procurement Employers Agent Services using CCS Framework Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-30"
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# Liverpool Baltic - Procurement Employers Agent Services using CCS Framework Competition

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c4

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for Employers Agent Services under the project titled "Liverpool Baltic - Procurement Employers Agent Services using CCS Framework Competition." The contract pertains to architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with activities taking place in the UKD7 region, specifically Liverpool. The procurement, conducted through a limited method, fell under the services category and was completed without prior publication of a call for competition, as it used the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Limited and signed on 5 May 2026, with a total value of £1,593,224.19. The award criteria balanced quality and price with a 60/40 split.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in Employers Agent services within the construction and engineering sectors. Given its reliance on the Crown Commercial Services Professional Services Framework, businesses already part of this framework or those seeking inclusion in such frameworks might find similar opportunities highly advantageous. Companies with strengths in contract administration, cost management, quality assurance, and effective communication with clients are particularly well-suited for these contracts, allowing them to enhance their market presence and expand their clientele in large-scale urban development projects.

## Notice

Provision of Employers Agent (EA) services in connection with both the Highways and Rail elements of the Liverpool Baltic Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project. Procurement will be via competition using suppliers selected from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Professional Services Framework. The remit of the eventual appointed supplier will entail representing the client's interests across a range of project functions including: Pre-Construction and Detail Design: Assisting and reviewing the development of the detail design packages for the project and supporting programme. Contract Administration: Overseeing the construction works, managing variations, and ensuring compliance with the contract. Cost Management: Monitoring project costs, agreeing on variations, and managing claims. Quality Assurance: Ensuring the project is built to the required quality standards. Communication: Acting as the primary point of contact between the client and the contractor, facilitating clear communication and resolving issues while supporting the implementation if the Project Communications and Engagement Strategy. CDM: Ensuring the project is delivered fully in accordance with statutory requirements as appointed 'Client' under CDM.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Employers Agent (EA) services in connection with both the Highways and Rail elements of the Liverpool Baltic Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project. Procurement will be via competition using suppliers selected from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Professional Services Framework. The remit of the eventual appointed supplier will entail representing the client's interests across a range of project functions including: Pre-Construction and Detail Design: Assisting and reviewing the development of the detail design packages for the project and supporting programme. Contract Administration: Overseeing the construction works, managing variations, and ensuring compliance with the contract. Cost Management: Monitoring project costs, agreeing on variations, and managing claims. Quality Assurance: Ensuring the project is built to the required quality standards. Communication: Acting as the primary point of contact between the client and the contractor, facilitating clear communication and resolving issues while supporting the implementation if the Project Communications and Engagement Strategy. CDM: Ensuring the project is delivered fully in accordance with statutory requirements as appointed 'Client' under CDM.

### Procurement Information

This was a call off from the Government Commercial Agency's (GCA) RM6165 Lot 1 (formerly, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6165 Construction Professional Services via the e-Tendering system, "The Chest"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072241-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,593,224 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072241-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/

## Provenance

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