Tender

Transforming Business Support and Engagement in West Yorkshire

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Mar 2024 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking to commission a review of its business support ecosystem with the aim of transforming business support and engagement in West Yorkshire. The review will involve working with local authorities and other providers to address longstanding challenges and meet the needs of businesses. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for April 12, 2024, and the contract period expected to start on May 3, 2024, lasting until August 30, 2024. The opportunity falls under the services category and is open for SMEs to bid.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation, research, development, and business management to engage in a project that aims to drive significant change in the business support landscape of West Yorkshire. The nature of the project requires bidders to provide bold and innovative recommendations, making it suitable for firms willing to think disruptively and strategically. Businesses located in Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the inclusive economy goals set by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transforming Business Support and Engagement in West Yorkshire

Notice Description

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) is seeking to commission a review of the CA's role in business support / the business support ecosystem, working with local authorities (LA) and other providers. The ultimate aim of this review is to answer the question of how we can transform business support and engagement in West Yorkshire to better meet the needs of businesses and address our longstanding challenges in support of our inclusive economy ambitions. We want the successful bidder to take an objective look at the situation and not shy away in its recommendations from being bold and disruptive if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac3c22e-3d80-4933-8c21-471bb0248d35
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Darren Wood
Contact Email
jo.wilkinson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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