UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

LCRCA is now looking to develop a single, overarching indicator framework to guide data collection relating to the outputs, outcomes and impacts of our investment and delivery activities. The indicator framework should: -Specify and clearly define a consistent set of output, outcome and impact indicators that capture the CA's major investment and delivery activities. -Provide a basis for consistent collection of monitoring data so that analysis of progress to develop, commit funding to and deliver various types of output and outcome can be readily aggregated.

The overall purpose of this brief is to engage suitable consultants to provide an evidence-based assessment of what is needed to achieve 5% of GVA invested in R&D in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) by 2030, and fulfil the following ancillary purposes: (a) Refresh and update the 2017 LCR+ SIA, assessing and evidencing, new areas of opportunity, be that within the existing 3 priority areas or emerging world-class competitive strengths, taking account of all major subsequent strategic/policy and practical/project achievements and developments, national and local, not least re. net zero carbon. (b) Review the LCR's live and pipeline innovation project portfolio, identifying any gaps/new potential projects in view of the SIA refresh process. (c) Translate the outline asset-based innovation cluster development work into an actionable programme. (d) Add value to the ongoing CA-led innovation/R&D economic benefit modelling work. (e) Support efforts to provide a pioneering, evidence-based, economic case to UK Government for a place-based "innovation deal"" (f) Feed into all elements of the associated comprehensive innovation comms programme currently being developed. (g) Inform the CA-led LCR Plan for Prosperity and all other key forward LCR innovation and wider economic development strategies, policies, and action plans. (h) Inform the forward individual organisational aims and strategies of other LCR innovation ecosystem stakeholders, both local land external. (i) Inform efforts to secure public and private investment for individual projects and other investment proposals by all LCR stakeholders. Additional information: This opportunity is advertised on The Chest under reference DN587777. To express an interest and access the tender documents please use the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aa75dffa-025d-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultant to undertake a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to directly inform preparation of the Liverpool City Region Spatial Development Strategy (SDS). Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please use the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1bea1918-0590-ec11-8112-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) will be delivering a programme of housing retrofit (as approved under the Trustmark process) to 1,300 Homes (~£14m investment). LCRCA has an anticipated a budget of up to £75K for this element.

Merseytravel requires a Service Provider to support the management and delivery of the Bikeability training programme within Merseyside/ Liverpool City Region increasing child safety and increase cycling trips whereby more children cycle to school. We have secured DfT funding from April 2022 to March 2023. An extension to the contract will be subject to additional funding being available. Additional information: This opportunity is advertised on The Chest under reference DN601086. To express an interest and access the tender documents please use the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6e5b5a64-e8bb-ec11-8113-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

The LCRCA wishes to appoint a Service Provider to provide a Psychology Service to support service users accessing the Housing First programme, as well as supporting the Housing First staff to deliver a psychologically and trauma informed service. The Initial Term of the Contract will be for 2 years and 8 months commencing on the 6th August 2022 to 31 March 2025, but with a proviso in the Contract documentation for the LCRCA to have an option to extend the Contract up to a maximum of 3 years, after the Initial Term. The Contract will be monitored throughout the Initial Term and extension period of the Contract. Please note, this service is to be funded by DLUHC for the period 2022-25. However please note that confirmation of funding for this period is yet to be confirmed/received. Please note also that when funding for this term is confirmed and received, we can give no guarantees that we will receive further funding after the end of this period The estimated value of the contract is £312,000 for 2 years and 8 months (6th August 2022 - 31st March 2025). The estimated value including the potential extension up to 3 years is £663,000.  Additional information: The tender process will take place on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk). The project and tender documents can be located using reference DN611110.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is accountable body for the following city region programmes: • Place Marketing for Inward Investment for the Liverpool City Region • Liverpool City Region Business Growth Programme • Liverpool City Region New Markets 2: Building Business Capacity • Liverpool City Region High Growth Programme We are looking for a supplier that can provide a ERDF Summative Assessment in line with published ERDF guidance. Additional information: The tender documents are available on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DNDN619328.

The overall aim of the commission is to provide a single Integrated Impact Assessment of the fourth LCR Local Transport Plan. This should be presented at the conclusion of the work as a single volume comprising the following individual elements: • Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) • Health Impact Assessment (HIA) • Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)

The LCRCA wishes to appoint a supplier to provide a support service for complex individuals with a history of, or those at risk of, rough sleeping. The service will provide direct support to those individuals to enable tenancy sustainment and secure appropriate move on accommodation. This service will operate seven days a week, and the provider will ensure that Service Users have access to on-call support. The provider will need to deliver support across the Liverpool city region, which is made up of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral. The Initial Term of the Contract will be for 1 year 7 months commencing on the 1st September 2022 to 31 March 2024, but with a proviso in the Contract documentation for the LCRCA to have an option to extend the Contract by 12 months and a further extension of 3 years, subject to funding availability. The Contract will be monitored throughout the Initial Term and extension period of the Contract. The estimated value of the contract is £430,000 for 1 year 7 months (1st September 2022 - 31st March 2024). The total value of the contract including extensions is only an estimate and we cannot guarantee funding availability to proceed with the extensions. Additional information: The tender documents are available on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN612144. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the same portal.

The Consultant shall provide services in support of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority preparing their site decarbonisation plans for transition to Net Zero and with a view to making an application for UK Government Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). This project is for the examination, assessment and reporting on the feasibility of a series of options to improve the energy efficiency of the sites that have been identified and develop a business case for the works, including RIBA stage 3 design. The works relate to a whole building approach to achieving low carbon operation and will be termed as Decarbonisation Plans for the sake of this piece of work. This is a call off from Lot 5 (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Consultancy) of the Merseytravel Consultancy Services Multiparty Framework Agreement 2019 - 2023

The Skills & Apprenticeship Hub Team are part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). The 'Priority Training Support' programme has been developed to support locally based employers from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021. The programme will operate up to 31 December 2022 and will support LCR employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. As part of the Priority Training Support Fund, LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on 'a Holistic Care Programme' to a number of cohorts. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified holistic care training as a skills' need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region. Additional information: The tender documents are available on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN631855. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the same portal.

Technical consultancy services to provide an independent, objective view of the future business support landscape in the Liverpool City Region.

LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced Training Provider to deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Cyber Security. It should be focussed on delivering industry relevant training that enables the learner to begin a career in the growing cyber security sector. This is a call off from Lot 1 (Digital Marketing) of the LCRCA's Skills Bootcamp DPS

The 'Priority Training Support' programme has been developed to support locally based employers from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021. The programme will operate up to 30 June 2023 and will support LCR employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on Working Safely to a number of cohorts. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Working Safely' training as skills need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

The 'Priority Training Support' programme has been developed to support locally based employers from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021. The programme will operate up to 30 June 2023 and will support LCR employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on delivering the skills required to provide Holistic Therapies and Aesthetics. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Holistic Therapies and Aesthetic Skills' as a need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

The 'Priority Training Support' programme has been developed to support locally based employers from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021. The programme will operate up to 30 June 2023 and will support LCR employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on delivering an 'Intermediate IT Skills' training programme. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Intermediate IT Skills' training as a need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

The 'Priority Training Support' programme has been developed to support locally based employers from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021.\r \r The programme will operate up to 30 June 2023 and will support LCR employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce.\r \r LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a training programme focussed on delivering 'Warehousing Operations' training programme. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA.\r Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Warehousing Operations' training as a need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

The 'Priority Training Support' programme has been developed to support locally based employers from a survey undertook with LCR employers in June 2021. The programme will operate up to 30 June 2023 and will support LCR employers looking to address specific skills gaps within their existing workforce. LCRCA wishes to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a programme focussed on delivering 'Net Zero and Sustainability' training. These sessions will be fully funded by LCRCA. Research undertaken by the LCRCA has identified 'Net Zero and Sustainability' training as a need for LCR-based employers. As a result of this, LCRCA Skills & Apprenticeship Hub is looking to procure a training provider to satisfy this demand across the City Region. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

The LCRCA is seeking to commission the services of a consultant to help develop a Commercial Premises Study for the Liverpool City Region. Following an internal desk-based exercise, LCRCA are aware there are still gaps in their evidence linked to commercial premises therefore, are looking to commission further work to help develop and build on the work that has been completed internally, which will involve:\r \r • Testing our quantitative findings and contextualise what the data is telling us through consultation with strategic partners, stakeholders and market experts.\r • Providing insight and evidence around future demand for commercial space in the wake of hybrid working, sectoral shifts and economic uncertainty.\r • Providing a better understanding of the supply/demand picture for specialist space such as lab space, advanced manufacturing, shared workspace, start-up space etc, now and in the future.\r