Tender

A Heritage Framework For Leeds

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 16:30

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is seeking a competent contractor to develop a "Heritage Framework for Leeds" as announced in their procurement process dated 22nd April 2025. This call for tenders, under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, is aimed at central government's public authorities. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method classified as below threshold. Businesses have until 12th May 2025 to submit their bids electronically, with the enquiry period ending on 5th May 2025. The contract involves delivering services within the Leeds Metropolitan District, specifically in the UKE42 region, with the project valued at £40,000 net (or £48,000 gross). The anticipated contract period is from 16th June 2025 to 1st June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, especially those with experience in cultural and heritage frameworks. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the reserved participation criteria outlined. Winning this bid offers a chance to collaborate with a prominent local authority, enhancing the successful bidder’s portfolio and credibility in the public sector. Engaging in this contract can drive business growth through exposure to new networks and potential for future contracts within the public sector and the cultural institutions in Leeds.

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Notice Title

A Heritage Framework For Leeds

Notice Description

Leeds City Council, on behalf of a group of cultural organisations in the city, is seeking a suitably experienced company / individual to develop a Heritage Framework for the Leeds Metropolitan District

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016355-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Judith Ferris
Contact Email
judith.ferris@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01130000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
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
TLE42 Leeds

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

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