Tender

Sector development framework

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Jun 2025 at 15:00

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10 Jun 2025 at 13:00

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Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to commission a "Sector development framework" to enhance its sector development activities aligned with the West of England Strategic Framework. The procurement process currently stands at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The deadline for submission of proposals is set for 10th July 2025. This procurement, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000) and focuses on services enhanced within the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This opportunity is tailor-made for businesses with expertise in sector development and support. Companies possessing a robust understanding of Local Growth Priorities (LGP) Priority and Key Sectors, along with experience in designing sector development interventions such as funding, commercial infrastructure, and supply chain development, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework not only presents avenues for significant regional economic growth but also allows businesses to align their offerings with local and international best practices, thereby fostering collaborative growth and enhancing regional economic priorities. The vision for this project includes developing high-impact, repeatable interventions across diverse sectors, making it an excellent prospect for consultancy firms looking to leverage local governance and industry leadership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sector development framework

Notice Description

The MCA needs to understand better the role that MCA-led sector development activities can play in the success and growth of the LGP Priority and Key Sectors because they are significant levers for delivery of the West of England Strategic Framework and the LGP itself. What works, how does it work, and what are the opportunities for and barriers to effective sector development activity in the West of England that have not yet been deployed or overcome? This will then help the MCA to clearly identify and structure the Economy & Skills Directorate's sector development and inward investment activities and inform the strategic/economic case within a forthcoming business case to establish a redesigned sector development service. The MCA wishes to commission expert(s) with demonstrable knowledge of our LGP Priority and Key Sectors and experience in sector development/support. This is to undertake work that gives the MCA a greater understanding of the way it can support nationally significant sector growth and delivery of our regional priorities for residents and businesses through a targeted and effective sector development service. As such, the commission is a discrete piece of work to inform the Economy & Skills' Directorate's internal planning of its economic development services. The piece of work being commissioned will identify existing or desirable support systems and interventions for the growth of our regional Priority and Key Sectors (regardless of by whom these are (to be) delivered). It will explore and recommend the role the MCA 's sector development service can play in improving or accelerating such support, including grasping opportunities and overcoming barriers identified. While this will differ from sector to sector, we seek to design a high level 'sector development blueprint' that outlines the high-impact, repeatable interventions applicable across sectors. Sector development interventions identified might include addressing funding gaps, commercial infrastructure, trade and inward investment, supply chain development, skills need, comms, or business support, as well as more general cluster support components such as governance structures, stakeholder involvement, sector leadership and broad sector development programmes. Proposals will need to be achievable alongside expected resource availability. Reference should be made to best practice in place in the West of England and elsewhere, nationally and internationally. A clear connection should be made at all times between the Priority and Key Sector support and its impact on high economic growth and delivery of our regional priorities. The work should identify key failure mechanisms of sector development activities to aid risk management and planning. Interested parties can find more information at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b986a8f-b9ea-432c-b78d-9205e5a973a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sandyp Singh
Contact Email
sandyp.singh@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6EW
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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