Planning

Consultancy Support for Freelancers and Micro businesses within the Creative Industry * PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY*

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

29 Sep 2023 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a tender for Consultancy Support for Freelancers and Micro businesses within the Creative Industry. The procurement falls under the services category with a value of £150,000 GBP. The aim is to engage an organisation to design and deliver a bespoke programme of skills training and business support tailored to freelancers and micro businesses in the creative industries. The contract length is expected to be approximately 22 months. The communication of the future notice date is set for 23rd October 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses operating in business development consultancy services, business and management consultancy, or related services to participate. Suitable businesses should have expertise in supporting freelancers and micro businesses in the creative sector. West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the buying organisation, seeks to establish region-wide networks and provide tailored support to help these businesses grow and thrive. Interested suppliers are advised to monitor YORtender for the release of subsequent tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Support for Freelancers and Micro businesses within the Creative Industry * PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY*

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority wishes to engage an organisation to design and deliver a bespoke programme of skills training and business support which is tailored to the creative industries freelancers and micro businesses. The support aims to help freelancers and micro businesses grow and thrive by providing tailored support that responds to their needs, referring them to other appropriate resources, services and industry bodies, and establishing region-wide networks. The successful organisation will also work closely with the Local Authority freelancer networks to develop these networks by supporting them with the business skills training and supporting them to become more diverse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Yorkshire Combined Authority wishes to engage an organisation to design and deliver a bespoke programme of skills training and business support which is tailored to the creative industries freelancers and micro businesses. The support aims to help freelancers and micro businesses grow and thrive by providing tailored support that responds to their needs, referring them to other appropriate resources, services and industry bodies, and establishing region-wide networks. The successful organisation will also work closely with the Local Authority freelancer networks to develop these networks by supporting them with the business skills training and supporting them to become more diverse. The contract length is expected to be approximately 22 months. Indicative Budget is PS150,000 ex VAT. Please note this PIN is for prior information only to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity. Any subsequent tender documentation in connection to this opportunity will go live on our e-tendering system YORtender, in due course ( https://yortender.eu-supply.com). Suppliers are advised to register on the above tender platform in anticipation of our tender opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0406cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028842-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Claire Shardlow
Contact Email
claire.shardlow@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1132517272

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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