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Business Productivity Programme

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the "Business Productivity Programme," targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in West Yorkshire. The tender, classified under CPV code 72221000 for business analysis consultancy services, is valued at £500,000 (excluding VAT) and has been awarded to Exemplas Limited. This advisory service aims to support SMEs with up to 100 employees in measuring and improving productivity at the firm level. The contract, procured through an open procedure, will commence on 1st August 2024 and run until 31st January 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th May 2024 and the contract award date on 5th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business development, management, and productivity improvement. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy services will find this contract particularly suitable, especially those experienced in working with SMEs. The programme’s focus on enhancing productivity can drive considerable business growth for firms by providing essential advisory services. SMEs, especially within West Yorkshire, could greatly benefit from partnering with larger advisory firms like Exemplas Limited to leverage industry best practices and elevate their business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Productivity Programme

Notice Description

*Contract Award Notice* This procurement is for delivery of an advisory service to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) with up to 100 employees based in West Yorkshire with how to measure and improve productivity at firm level. The contract is planned to commence on the 1st August 2024 for an 18 month duration to 31 January 2026. The contract value is PS500,000 (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14d6d0b-2e20-4115-b297-d274ac12b0b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 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
Carla Shoesmith
Contact Email
carla.shoesmith@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXEMPLAS

Further Information

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