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Business West Yorkshire and Business Productivity Scheme

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located at Wellington House, Leeds, is the buying organisation for the "Business West Yorkshire and Business Productivity Scheme." This contract involves evaluation consultancy services within the services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Jacobs UK Ltd being chosen as the supplier on 4th December 2025. The contract, which commenced on 24th October 2025, is set to conclude on 24th February 2026, with a value of £49,698. The procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure, encouraging focused participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large businesses that specialise in evaluation consultancy, particularly those adept at process and impact evaluation related to business growth projects. Businesses active across United Kingdom and Europe, or having working capabilities in international territories, can leverage this contract to boost their market presence. While SME and VCSE entities were not explicitly considered suitable, larger consultancy firms may find this opportunity aligns well with their strategic goals, facilitating business expansion and establishing robust connections in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Business West Yorkshire and Business Productivity Scheme

Notice Description

Process and impact evaluation of a business growth support project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bca086e-0ee0-4098-a3e9-a5574c1f0914
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
£49,698 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 24 Feb 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

JACOBS

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