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Innovation West Yorkshire Evaluation

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Innovation West Yorkshire Evaluation" has successfully progressed to the award stage, with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as the buying organisation. This contract, focusing on evaluation consultancy services, will provide critical insights into a business innovation support project aimed at enhancing innovation activities and R&D investment among SMEs in West Yorkshire. The process followed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive and efficient selection of the most suitable supplier. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 31st October 2025 and concluding on 30th March 2026. The evaluation services will encompass a broad geographic scope, applicable to diverse regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This awarded contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in evaluation and impact analysis in the field of innovation. While SQW Ltd, a large-scale organisation, has been selected as the supplier, other businesses with similar expertise and the capacity to handle large-scale, regional projects could benefit from monitoring similar opportunities. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios, gain valuable experience in dealing with diverse market conditions, and strengthen their reputation within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Innovation West Yorkshire Evaluation

Notice Description

*CONTRACT AWARD* Process and impact evaluation of a business innovation support project. to provide regional innovation support to SMEs across West Yorkshire to: - Increase the No. of businesses who are innovation active. - To increase business R&D investment in WY. - Increase the diversity of businesses engaged in innovation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdc50fd-8a5d-4ab7-8d8e-fb7df9e1a887
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

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