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Local Growth Plan Evidence

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Oct 2024 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has commissioned a research project titled "Local Growth Plan Evidence" to support the development of their Local Growth Plan aimed at driving economic growth in the region. The contract was awarded to Hardisty Jones Associates Ltd, with the project focusing on industry consultations and a literature review to inform growth strategies for the Somer Valley and the wider area. The procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services (CPV 72221000) and follows an open procedure. The tender stage is complete, with the contract period running from 11th October 2024 to 29th November 2024. The project, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, has a contract value of £37,250, awarded out of a maximum budget of £50,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in economic research and strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, benefiting from the chance to contribute to shaping regional economic development initiatives. The insights provided by this project could help businesses align their services with the region's growth objectives, potentially leading to further collaborations and long-term engagements with local authorities and industry partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Growth Plan Evidence

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority is commissioning a research project aimed at informing our emerging Local Growth Plan, to drive economic growth in the region over both the short term (12-18 months) and long term (up to 10 years) More information is available via the Combined Authorities ATAMIS e-tendering portal https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome The CA will not accept any responses via email or any other means. The research will include two workstreams: 1) Industry consultations to gain insight on growth opportunities in key industry groups. 2) Literature review to inform a future growth strategy for the Somer Valley. The project aims to understand the opportunities in the region, determine areas where the West of England Combined Authority is competitive, and identify opportunities for job creation and economic development. The objective of the project is to inform the development of policies to promote economic growth in the West of England, including in our forthcoming Local Growth Plan, by: * providing a clear understanding of the growth opportunities and barriers facing the West of England's key economic industries and sub-clusters identified below. * providing comparative lessons on appropriate growth strategies that places similar to the Somer Valley have successfully deployed. The project will deliver a written report answering the research questions below. We have provided a suggested methodology, but the Combined Authority is flexible with the methodology and is open to discussing changes with the successful applicant, which should be arranged with the West of England Combined Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96d85252-2a9c-467b-9b9d-cedd7598251e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0f9b91-ba7b-4f67-96e8-5102da6ac35b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 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 OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Darron Jones
Contact Email
darron.jones@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07436601482

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARDISTY JONES ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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