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Sector Development Framework Benchmarking

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Sep 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority, based in Bristol, has completed the award process for the "Sector Development Framework Benchmarking" project, designated with the tender ID C0487. This procurement, which focuses on research and development consultancy services, falls under the industry category of services. The procurement method used was limited competition, specifically for below threshold contracts. Key dates include the contract award on 29th August 2025, with a contract period from 25th September 2025 to 11th October 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Ekosgen (GC Insight Limited) from Glasgow. This procurement aligns with the region's strategy to utilise devolved powers and funding to foster sectoral growth and investment within the West of England, based on the National Industrial Strategy.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to establish a relationship with a recognised public authority like The West of England Combined Authority. The focus on advanced manufacturing and key growth sectors implies significant prospects for businesses capable of contributing innovative solutions and strategic insights. Companies able to navigate the dynamics of cross-sectoral spill overs, as detailed in the West of England's Local Growth Plan, will be well-suited to engage with such initiatives, potentially expanding their market reach and involvement in future public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Sector Development Framework Benchmarking

Notice Description

The West of England plan will be a locally owned, 10-year strategy which will set out how the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) will use its devolved powers and funding to drive growth in the region. It will build on the region's unique strengths and opportunities to support growth-driving sectors, identify wider business environment priorities, and provide a framework to focus and unlock investment. Our region's Local Growth Plan (LGP) will need to relate to Government's thinking around priority sectors set out in the National Industrial Strategy green paper and its emerging sector plans. While many of the strengths in the West of England align with the sectors in the green paper, the economy in the MCA is highly interrelated and relies to a significant extent on cross-sectoral spill overs. In collaboration with Government, our Priority Sectors are defined as - 1. Advanced Manufacturing (our regional AM growth markets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059182-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,762 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sandyp Singh
Contact Email
sandyp.singh@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOSGEN (GC INSIGHT

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