Published date: 30 March 2023

This notice was replaced on 27 July 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 27 July 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

    • Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£70,000

Procurement reference

WIRLC001-DN663092-36858067

Published date

30 March 2023

Closing date

17 April 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 April 2023

Contract end date

30 June 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Wirral Borough Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake an assessment of the Liverpool City Region's (LCR) Maritime Sector. The intention of this commission is to assess the current state of the Liverpool City Region's Maritime Sector, acknowledging the changing economic landscape and horizon scanning for emerging opportunities. You will identify the sector's unique strengths and areas for growth evidenced by the sector's economic performance to date and the local industry's growth plans.

This report is commissioned by the Port City Innovation Hub (PCiH) project which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authorities Strategic Investment Fund (LCRCA SIF). The aim of the Port City Innovation Hub project is to accelerate innovation in the maritime sector by supporting SMEs from any sector to introduce new products and services to market. As a condition of ERDF, all PCiH project funded activities will complete by 30 June 2023.

About the buyer

Contact name

Corporate Procurement

Address

Marriss House, 3rd Floor South Wing Hamilton Street
3rd Floor South Wing Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5AL
United Kingdom

Telephone

+441516662000

Email

procurementtenders@wirral.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/