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Provision of Strategic Leadership and Specialist Support Services

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2026 at 14:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a tender process for the provision of strategic leadership and specialist support services, awarding the contract to IRG Advisors LLP (trading as Odgers Interim). The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, focusing on recruitment services as indicated by CPV code 79600000. Operations will commence on 2nd January 2026 and run through to 5th January 2028. The services span several locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The total contract value is set at £100,000. The contract award was announced on 16th January 2026, following the tender period which concluded on 24th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and advisory services sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing high-level strategic guidance and market insight. Although the process was not explicitly designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms specialising in strategic leadership and advisory support like Odgers Interim stand to benefit from such contracts. Collaborative opportunities could also be considered for companies looking to enhance their market positioning within the public sector. The involvement in such strategic projects ensures continuity and fosters informed decision-making capacities critical for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Strategic Leadership and Specialist Support Services

Notice Description

*CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE* The Combined Authority has appointed a provider with the specialist expertise, networks, and market insight to support the delivery of senior level strategic leadership and specialist advisory services. This contract enables the Combined Authority to access immediate support for priority leadership needs, ensuring continuity, stability, and informed decision making across major projects programmes and organisational priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42702601-1267-409a-aadc-2c02792d9032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173150b4-0f1e-426b-9a9e-9be1a76fcd58
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

IRG ADVISORS LLP (TRADING AS ODGERS INTERIM

Further Information

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