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Mayor of West Yorkshire's Graduate Pilot

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 Aug 2024 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Mayor of West Yorkshire's Graduate Pilot". This tender falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th July 2024. The total contract value is £389,897, and the contract period spans from 3rd September 2024 to 28th August 2026. The primary aim of this project is to bridge the gap between SME employer perspectives and graduate expectations, particularly focusing on addressing skills gaps, reducing underemployment, and increasing diversity within SMEs in West Yorkshire.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in graduate recruitment, consultancy, and business services to engage and contribute to the economic upliftment of the West Yorkshire region. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from this pilot, with its focus on creating tailored recruitment approaches and increasing workforce diversity. Gradconsult Ltd has been awarded this contract, making it a potentially lucrative collaboration opportunity for businesses looking to partner on similar projects. The initiative seeks to foster a community of graduate ambassadors, thereby amplifying success stories and long-term impacts.

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Notice Title

Mayor of West Yorkshire's Graduate Pilot

Notice Description

The objective of the pilot will be to test methods that help to bridge the gap between SME employer perspectives, to address expectations of graduates, and will support employers to access graduate talent. Attraction and retention of graduates in the regional economy is key to maximising the economic benefits of higher education. The pilot aims to develop tailored approaches to recruitment of graduates, addressing skills gap areas and key priority sectors, and reducing underemployment of graduates in West Yorkshire. Additionally, it will focus on increasing diversity, particularly within SMEs, by targeting underrepresented graduates who face additional barriers to employment through universities access and participation agenda. The pilot will create a community of graduate ambassadors that have taken part in the program, showcasing success stories and evidence of impactful interventions that helped secure employment. It will also evaluate and make recommendations on how to attract and retain graduate talent within SMEs and other sectors and skills areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3c41d3-8ef3-45fe-8f05-3a72034c1426
Current Stage
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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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£389,897 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,897 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 28 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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

GRADCONSULT

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