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Project Management Training

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority recently awarded a contract for project management training services valued at £48,420. This initiative, titled "Project Management Training," aligns with the Authority's transformation goals under the leadership of the Mayor and is supported by various district partners within West Yorkshire. The procurement, classified under the education and training services industry (CPV code 80000000), aims to facilitate the enhancement of project management skills across the region. Delivered by ILX GROUP PLC, the project will span six months, with a potential extension of three additional months, commencing from 30 March 2026 in various locations including the United Kingdom and potentially globally. The procurement followed a restricted procedure, indicating a selective method of solicitation, concluded with an award on 6 February 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises focused on delivering high-quality educational services in project management. Companies with expertise in crafting and delivering comprehensive training programmes, especially those experienced with large-scale organisations undergoing transformation, stand to benefit greatly. As the provider, ILX GROUP PLC will be contributing to the strategic aims of the regional authority, ensuring the upskilling of staff to meet evolving demands. The contract's scope, which demands adaptability and resourceful management, makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Training

Notice Description

As an organisation, we are currently going through a transformation process to enable us to deliver a project approach, linked to our plans for wider matrix working and project-based delivery. Our work is led by the Combined Authority, chaired by our Mayor, and supported by the thematic committees of the Combined Authority, which focus on achieving our corporate objectives. Membership of the Combined Authority is made up of the Mayor and democratically elected councillors from our West Yorkshire partner councils of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, and a non-voting member representing the City of York Council. The Mayor's Business Board brings together local business and community leaders with expertise across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, professional services, and the arts to champion the regional economy. Our Values are: Championing our region Working intelligently Positive about change Easy to do business with Working together In this exciting time of transformational change, project management skills and knowledge will ensure we can resource programmes or projects that demand adaptability and alignment. The requirement for this specification is to offer all of the project management qualifications outlined in the Request to Quote document to our employees across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and district partners by improving or updating their knowledge and skills in the area of project management. Objectives to achieve with delivering project management training as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority core training offer are: providing a greater likelihood of achieving the desired result ensuring efficient and best value use of resources satisfying the differing needs of the project's stakeholders Project length will be 6 months with an option to extend for a further 3 months. Providers must be able to provide all of the courses outlined in the Request to Quote

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7aaa566-72dd-46c4-b13d-c5d583180ced
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352561be-fee4-4bd9-95b0-437327bdc589
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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

ILX GROUP

Further Information

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