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UKSPF Place Based Business Support: Specialist Advisor Framework

Business and management consultancy and related services
North West (UKD72)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published9
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Tenderline Synopsis: Liverpool City Council: "UKSPF Place Based Business Support: Specialist Advisor Framework". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 9 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityLiverpool City CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Liverpool City Council
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Published history for Liverpool City Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Competition Density
4.8Bids / Report
12.8% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
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Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
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Coverage: 39 active published awards; 39 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityLiverpool City Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
Last source update23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationBusiness and management consultancy and related services
Delivery area
North West (UKD72)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-041d21
What is being bought
Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
  5. Published value updated to £499,000
    27 Nov 2023, 19:44 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    27 Nov 2023, 19:44 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    27 Nov 2023, 19:44 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 5 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
    27 Nov 2023, 19:44 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    27 Nov 2023, 19:44 GMT
Lots and requirements (9)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 - Provision of Diagnostic Services
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 1- Provision of diagnostic services • Provide appropriate diagnosis of fundamental, underlying business & management issues utilizing the diagnostic paperwork provided. • Provision of Action Plan for Growth focused on the initial steps the business must take • Utilisation and completion of all required PBBS paperwork as part of the client registration, eligibility evidence, subsidy control, diagnostic notes and action plan. • Awareness of support available outside of the PBBS programme which could be relevant to the business.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2a
    Lot 2a - Strategic Business Planning
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2a - Strategic business planning • Business processes review • Business strategy and implementation • Financial Planning • KPI assessment • Growth plans
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #2b
    Lot 2b - Marketing & Sales
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2b - Marketing & Sales • Developing a marketing plan • Developing a marketing campaign • Creating a consistent brand • Online marketing advice – website, SEO, social media etc • Monitoring and measuring impact / performance
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #2c
    Lot 2c - Procurement and Tender Readiness
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2c - Procurement and tender readiness • Finding tenders and understanding them • Reviewing previous tenders and giving guidance on how to improve them • Explaining procurement rules • Understanding social value act • Policy preparation and tender readiness
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #2d
    Lot 2d - Lean and Process Improvement
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2d - Lean and process improvement • Business process review • Improvement project ID/prioritisation • Identification and management of non value added waste • Root cause analysis • Creation of improvement project plan • Support to implement, control and monitor improvement.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #2e
    Lot 2e - Export & International
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2e – Export & International • Assessment of exporting potential • Review of export plan • Assistance with international targeting, network connecting and signposting. • Trading environmental assessments e.g. market access intelligence • Advice on international readiness considerations such as profile building, tailored marketing, cultural training, competitor analysis
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #2f
    Lot 2f - Financial Management
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2f - Financial Management • Advice on design and implementation of financial processes • Financial forecasting • Assessment of credit control • Assistance with identifying financial systems packages • Budget management
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #2g
    Lot 2g - ISO Quality Management Support
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2g - ISO Quality Management Support • Review of existing management system against the relevant standard (Gap Analysis). • Enhancement of the existing system using appropriate ISO tools • Implement any new processes required. • Complete a formal check that any new processes have been implemented correctly • Benchmarking and identifying gaps in quality.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 9 · #2h
    Lot 2h - Human Resources
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Liverpool City Council are seeking suppliers to provide direct diagnostic services and specialist business advice for and on behalf of Liverpool City Council to the Liverpool business community. This service is funded through the Place Based Business Support (PBBS) programme which is a UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) funded programme delivered by Liverpool City Council and the other Liverpool City Region (LCR) Local Authorities. UKSPF is a key funding source to support UK government’s levelling up agenda. UKSPF is the UK’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), aimed at boosting regeneration, employment and skills. Liverpool City Council do not guarantee any level of business through this Framework Agreement. Demand will be on an ad-hoc basis and subject to business needs. Any volumes or values provided within the documentation are for indicative purposes only and there is no guarantee of any spend through this framework agreement. The intention is for this Framework Agreement to run for a period of 4 years. However, this contract is subject to funding and if the funding is spent and / or further funding is not secured then this contract will terminate and come to an end earlier than the 4-year period. Lot 2h - Human Resources • Contracts of employment • Advice on policies and procedures implementation • Employee handbooks • Staff management, performance, absence, appraisals, disciplinary/grievances, payroll • Workforce planning
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    23 May 2024, 12:56 BST
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  13. Contract active
    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
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    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
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    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
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    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
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    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
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    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
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    Signed 10 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST · Not published
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
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Privilege HR
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Della Thomas Consultancy
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Mark Butchard Business Solutions Ltd
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HeyStrategy Ltd
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Thornton & Lowe
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Bid Management Services
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Matchbox Associates Limited
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Ki Partnership Ltd
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Contracts
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Bid statistics
highestValidBidValue: 500000
lowestValidBidValue: 1
bids: 8 (lot 1)
bids: 8 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 1)
bids: 4 (lot 2a)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2a)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2a)
bids: 2 (lot 2b)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2b)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2b)
bids: 4 (lot 2c)
bids: 4 (lot 2c)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2c)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2c)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2c)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2c)
bids: 1 (lot 2d)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2d)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2d)
bids: 2 (lot 2e)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2e)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2e)
bids: 2 (lot 2h)
highestValidBidValue: 500000 (lot 2h)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2h)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Liverpool City Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-2816
View buyer profile

  • Liverpool City Council
    buyer

    Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, UKD72, L3 1DS
    Jessica.Thomas@liverpool.gov.uk

  • Bid Management Services
    supplier

    Liverpool, UKD72

  • Della Thomas Consultancy
    supplier

    Flintshire, UKL23

  • HeyStrategy Ltd
    supplier

    Wirral, UKD74

  • Ki Partnership Ltd
    supplier

    Liverpool, UKD72

  • MATS Consultancy Ltd
    supplier

    Liverpool, UKD72

  • Mark Butchard Business Solutions Ltd
    supplier

    Liverpool, UKD72

  • Matchbox Associates Limited
    supplier

    Cheshire, UKD62

  • Privilege HR
    supplier

    Liverpool, UKD72

  • Royal Courts of Justice
    reviewBody

    London

  • Thornton & Lowe
    supplier

    Bolton, UKD36
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