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CityConnect Programme Evaluation

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Aug 2026 at 17:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority conducted a procurement process titled "CityConnect Programme Evaluation" in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000), aimed to produce a programme-level evaluation of the CityConnect initiative. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Wavehill Limited for £117,970. The contract period spans from 17th July 2026 to 18th December 2026, and the evaluation is expected to follow a framework developed according to government guidelines to assess the impact on active travel.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on programme evaluation or active travel schemes. The procurement being open to SMEs underlines the accessibility for smaller enterprises to compete and contribute to policy development in the region. Businesses with capabilities in data-driven evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of impactful analytical insights would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, fostering growth and positioning within the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CityConnect Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

The aim is to produce a programme-level evaluation of CityConnect covering all three phases, and assess the local and overall impacts of these on active travel in the region, to the best standard permitted by new and existing data. A programme-specific evaluation framework has been developed by the Combined Authority in line with internal and central government guidance, and the evaluation should be conducted in line with this. The evaluation framework also includes a comprehensive overview of schemes including location, budget and monitoring (baseline and ongoing). The evaluation outputs will be disseminated to key stakeholders and will inform future active travel policy and delivery in the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d50354-0baf-4274-8014-aed9d59df91e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£117,970 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,970 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL

Further Information

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