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Graduates West Yorkshire

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the initiative "Graduates West Yorkshire," overseen by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is centred around placing graduates into small and medium-sized enterprises across the region. The contract has reached the award stage, with the procurement method being a selective restricted procedure. This initiative, classified under Evaluation Consultancy Services, operates within the service industry category and covers various regions, including the United Kingdom and European territories. The process evaluation began in September 2025, with an interim evaluation focusing on the process assessment, and is set to conclude in November 2026, with the final evaluation taking place in August 2026. The awarded contract value amounts to GBP 40,000, reflecting significant engagement with the industry.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses eager to contribute to graduate employment within SMEs across West Yorkshire. Although it excludes suitability for SMEs themselves, it provides a landscape ripe for larger consulting enterprises, such as SQW Limited, to offer their expertise in evaluation consultancy. By integrating professionals on this mayoral initiative, the involved companies can foster innovative collaborations, enhance regional employment outcomes, and solidify their presence in public sector procurement. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority's initiative can serve as a platform for these businesses to showcase their capabilities in process and impact evaluations within the public service industry domain.

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Notice Title

Graduates West Yorkshire

Notice Description

*Contract Award Notice* Graduates West Yorkshire is a mayoral initiative designed to place graduates into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across West Yorkshire. The interim evaluation will focus solely on process assessment, while the final evaluation in August 2026 will examine both process and impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c4698af-24e7-4820-b577-69792d413555
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e6cd9c-c273-415f-af11-100bfbd73dd4
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 11 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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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