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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Highways Professional Services Framework

Liverpool City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 00:42.

Opportunity overview

Liverpool City Council (LCC) intends to invite suppliers to tender for a new version of the Professional Services Framework (the PSF) to commence from October 2026. The current PSF is due to expire in October 2026, with LCC requiring similar services and commissions from the consultancy market to support planned delivery from October / November 2026. The framework will be split into the following four (4) lots: Lot 1 - Sustainable Transport Planning and Policy Advice Lot 2 - Highways and Infrastructure Design Support Services Lot 3 - P&P Management and NEC Contract Administration Support Services Lot 4 - Commercial and Contract Management Support Services

Classification

  • CPV71311210 — Highways consultancy services

Lots

  • Sustainable Transport Planning and Policy Advice£100m
  • Highways and Infrastructure Design Support Services£100m
  • P&P Management and NEC Contract Administration Support Services£100m
  • Commercial and Contract Management Support Services£100m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN788248
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All submissions must be made via ProContract where the full suite of tender documents can be accessed. Link to the advert on ProContract is below, or alternatively bidders can find this opportunity on ProContract using the reference DN788248. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9c7f4099-f413-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Stage 1: PSQ Stage PSQ Documents are issued to anyone who wishes to participate. The PSQ assesses the Conditions of Participation (CoP) and a selection of lot specific "quality" questions based on previous experience which each have individual weightings to total 100%. The 8 highest ranked bidders for Lots 1 - 3 will be shortlisted and invited to progress to the second stage. The 6 highest ranked bidders for Lot 4 will be shortlisted and invited to progress to the second stage. Stage 2: ITT Stage Assesses Quality and Price based on their relative percentage (%) weighting. The overall highest ranked bidders will be awarded a place on the framework. The numbers of bidders to be awarded a place on the framework per lot are as follows: Lot 1 - 4 suppliers Lot 2 - 4 suppliers Lot 3 - 4 suppliers Lot 4 - 3 suppliers Full description of the competition can be found within the published tender documents.

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
The Supplier shall pay to the Authority a rebate in the amount of 1.5% of all Qualified Funds due to the Supplier in respect of Contracts called off under this Framework Agreement. Qualified Funds shall include monies received by the Supplier from Other Contracting Bodies (that is, not LCC) under Contracts established with and for the benefit of those Other Contracting Bodies by call off under this Framework Agreement.
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-051c88

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.015
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
- All departments of Liverpool City Council including any arm's length company organisations - Halton Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council, Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (the "LCRCA") (and each a "Local Authority") and any subsidiaries, affiliated or associated joint-venture vehicles of each Local Authority including local authority trading companies and local authority housing companies, registered providers of social housing including but not limited to a list of providers registered with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH); and - Transport for Liverpool City Region (TfLCR) (previously known as Merseytravel) or such other organisation as may exist in the future as the LCRCA regional transport network.
Description
Bidders will be shortlisted a PSQ stage, with 8 bidders being invited to progress to the ITT stage for lots 1-3 and 6 bidders being invited to progress to the ITT stage for lot 4. At ITT stage, the award criteria weightings will be set and the highest ranked bidders on each lot will be awarded a place on the framework. The following are the number of bidders who will be awarded a place on the framework per lot: Lot 1 - 4 bidders Lot 2 - 4 bidders Lot 3 - 4 bidders Lot 4 - 3 bidders At ITT stage, bidders will be asked to complete the provided pricing schedules which will form the basis of the framework rates.

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKD7

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
20 Apr 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
2 Sept 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Change to submission date.
Id
033383-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Sustainable Transport Planning and Policy Advice
Description
The Supplier shall provide the staff, resource, technical competence and expertise for the successful delivery of all documentation, records, approvals, outputs, drawings, designs, reports, submissions and any other documentation or services reasonably required by the Contracting Authority to finalise delivery of: a) Feasibility studies b) Detailed design services all in relation to Sustainable Transport & Policy for highways for the Contracting Authority. Further lot specific information can be found within the tender documentation.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
120,000,000
Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Highways and Infrastructure Design Support Services
Description
The Supplier shall provide Consultancy services related to highways, traffic, streets and urban design including but not limited to investigation, planning, design, operations, compliance, integration, construction and maintenance. The services will include activities that support development of projects at various stages from feasibility and concept design to preliminary and detailed design. This will be to support delivery and operation of a range of projects including major highway improvement projects, bus priority, walking wheeling and cycling infrastructure, junction and crossing design, public realm, landscaping and placemaking, highway maintenance and highway development control design support across different types of streets in Liverpool, including streets on the Key Route Network (KRN). Further information on this lot can be found in the published tender documents.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
120,000,000
Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
P&P Management and NEC Contract Administration Support Services
Description
The Supplier shall provide the staff, resource, technical competence and expertise for the successful application of Project and Programme Management Support Services (PPMSS), primarily to support the delivery of the Highways Capital Programme. The Highways Capital Programme being with the Sustainable Transport, Highways and Parking department (TH&P), Liverpool City Council (LCC). This will contribute to successful delivery of PPM best practice, with these support services contributing positively to producing and managing all documentation, records, approvals, outputs, drawings, designs, reports, contract administration, drafting, submissions and any other documentation or services reasonably required by the Contracting Authority. The PPMSS will contribute to the various aspects of the project lifecycle, including but not limited to; a) Feasibility Studies b) Business Cases c) Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design phases of delivery d) Client-side Project Management e) NEC4 Project Manager, NEC Supervisor and NEC Service Manager roles, primarily where consultancy support has been commissioned by LCC TH&P and requires contract management across all relevant phases of the project lifecycle of the commission all in relation to programme management for highways for the Contracting Authority. Further information on this lot can be found within the published tender documents.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
120,000,000
Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Commercial and Contract Management Support Services
Description
Commercial and Contract Management support services are required to support to assist in the successful delivery of Highways Schemes across the full range of projects under the responsibility of Transportation, Highways & Parking (TH&P). This includes, but is not limited to: • Capital Works and Programmes: Support all commercial, procurement, and contract management activities associated with the delivery of capital programmes of works. • Maintenance Programmes: Provide commercial and contractual support for ongoing maintenance works across the TH&P portfolio. • Core Responsibilities: o Management of all commercial aspects of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting. o Procurement support, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award processes. o Contract administration and compliance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. o Risk and change management relating to commercial and contractual matters. The majority of services will focus on ensuring robust commercial governance and effective contract management to enable timely and cost-efficient delivery of TH&P's capital and maintenance programmes. Further information on this lot can be found within the published tender documents.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
120,000,000
Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD72
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD72
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD72
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD72
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
033383-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
13 Apr 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Liverpool City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PRVY-7813-WLPG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRVY-7813-WLPG

Address

Street Address
Cunard Building
Locality
Liverpool
Postal Code
L3 1DS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD72

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Liverpool · UKD72 · L3 1DS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD72 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 018137-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 033383-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·