Commercial Support Services
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£500k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
09 Mar 2026
Description
The procurement has appointed a single provider to deliver specialist commercial advisory support to Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority in relation to its long-term PPP Waste Management Contracts. The appointed provider will support the Authority with commercial strategy, contract management advice, risk mitigation, and commercial optimisation activities across the Authority’s waste management portfolio. The contract operates as an umbrella arrangement under which services will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis via task orders or purchase orders, depending on the Authority’s requirements. The contract includes an initial term with options for the Authority to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods.
Scope
- Reference
- MWDA-24-XXXX
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 02 Mar 2026 to 05 Mar 2029Possible extension to 03 Mar 2031
The Contract may be extended at the sole discretion of the Authority for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, allowing for a maximum total contract duration of five (5) years
- CPV classifications
- 79000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality criteria assessment as described | quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | Cost Assessment as described | cost | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Tenderers must have legal capacity to perform the Contract and demonstrate appropriate financial standing through proportionate evidence (e.g., accounts, accountant’s statement or equivalent). Tenderers must not be insolvent and must meet all exclusion/suitability criteria under the Procurement Act 2023. Confirmation of required insurance levels is also required.
Tenderers must possess the technical and professional ability necessary for successful performance of the Contract. This includes demonstrable experience of providing commercial advisory services on complex PFI/PPP or equivalent long-term contractual arrangements. Tenderers must evidence relevant assignments completed within the last three years and must propose a Key Person with a minimum of five years’ directly relevant experience. The Authority reserves the right to verify or request additional information as required
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£500k
Award date
09 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
01 Apr 2029