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23 Jun 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Apprenticeship Levy Evaluation" was conducted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and involved a selective procurement approach through a restricted procedure. The location for the project includes the United Kingdom and extends to various international regions, such as Europe and the Channel Islands. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 22nd June 2026 and concluding on 30th October 2026. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 11th June 2026, followed by the publication of the award on 23rd June 2026.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in evaluation services to engage in a high-impact project. The contracting authority, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, sought expertise to assess the impact of five years of the apprenticeship levy, adding value to businesses specialising in policy evaluation. Despite the project not being suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, it offers significant business growth potential for large companies like Wavehill Ltd, which secured the contract, valued at £32,925. This contract illustrates the potential for large consultancies to expand their portfolio by engaging with public sector evaluations.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Levy Evaluation

Notice Description

Impact evaluation of 5 years of apprenticeship levy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7b08f8-a19e-4000-8409-0d7e382fd5dc
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
£32,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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

WAVEHILL

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