Tender

West Yorkshire Business Accelerator Fund Manager

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

02 Jun 2021 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a Fund Manager for the West Yorkshire Business Accelerator Fund, designed to provide additional funding for high-growth SMEs. This active tender falls under the "Banking and investment services" category, with a total value of £20 million. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00 on 2nd July 2021. The contract period is expected to last for 12 years, allowing for multiple extensions, and will be delivered in the Leeds region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management, investment services, and economic development. Companies with experience in managing commercial investment funds are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to drive inclusive growth and green initiatives in the region. The need for applicants with expertise in supporting high-growth SMEs aligns with the goals of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, offering a promising chance for relevant businesses to expand their reach and impact.

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Notice Title

West Yorkshire Business Accelerator Fund Manager

Notice Description

The Combined Authority has identified a need for additional regional funding for high growth SME's. An opportunity therefore exists for the creation of a new funding product via a Combined Authority commercial investment fund to drive inclusive growth, boost productivity and drive green growth in line with the Strategic Economic Framework Priorities. Using money previously invested and recycled through the Growing Places Fund, the Combined Authority has ring-fenced PS20m (total) to establish a new commercial investment fund - the West Yorkshire Business Accelerator Fund (WYBAF or the Fund). The Combined Authority therefore requires an Fund Manager to Manage this Fund on its behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Combined Authority has identified a need for additional regional funding for high growth SME's. An opportunity therefore exists for the creation of a new funding product via a Combined Authority commercial investment fund to drive inclusive growth, boost productivity and drive green growth in line with the Strategic Economic Framework Priorities. Using money previously invested and recycled through the Growing Places Fund, the Combined Authority has ring-fenced PS20m (total) to establish a new commercial investment fund - the West Yorkshire Business Accelerator Fund (WYBAF or the Fund). The Combined Authority therefore requires an Fund Manager to Manage this Fund on its behalf.

Options: The contract structure period is 5+5+1+1. There are 3 options to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b79b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012329-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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