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Review of Structures, Skills, Recruitment, and Retention within Highways and Transportation

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 May 2025 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Review of Structures, Skills, Recruitment, and Retention within Highways and Transportation". This procurement, classified under data collection and collation services (CPV code: 72314000), sought to conduct an in-depth analysis of workforce strategies in Highways and Transportation departments across West Yorkshire. The authority implemented a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The entire tender and award process concluded with the final award made on 30th May 2025. Contracts for this award commenced on 2nd June 2025 and will continue until 5th December 2025. The primary activities will occur across various locations including the United Kingdom, with Leeds recognised as a core area of operation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and consulting services within the transportation sector. With a contract awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd, a large enterprise, it showcases that firms with robust capabilities in handling intricate evaluations of organisational structures and strategic human resource improvements are best suited for such contracts. Although this procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capacity for large-scale consultancy projects can leverage similar opportunities to elevate their footprint within public sector engagements, particularly in data-intensive service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Structures, Skills, Recruitment, and Retention within Highways and Transportation

Notice Description

Objective: To provide a comprehensive analysis of the structures, recruitment and retention strategies, and skill sets within the Highways and Transportation departments across West Yorkshire districts. The goal is to identify areas of consistency and divergence, evaluate current practices, and recommend actionable improvements to enhance operational efficiency and workforce management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3189c1ae-fdcf-499e-b924-c57398c693ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 6-12 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

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