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Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and Leaning Partner

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 09:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority involves appointing a Learning & Evaluation Partner for their Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme. This contract, concluded through an open competition below the threshold, encompasses research and development consultancy services. The original tender phase commenced with the invitation to submit by 31st October 2025, followed by contract awarding on 6th March 2026. The project extends until 1st June 2026, anchored in Northallerton, United Kingdom, within the services category. The procurement adheres to legal basis 2023/54 and emphasizes sub-central government authority engagement, offering a gross project value of £162,285.60.

This contract provides substantial growth prospects for SMEs within the consultancy field specialising in research and development. Businesses that excel in independent evaluations and programme development will find valuable opportunities to partner with sub-central government bodies. The open procurement method allowed the Institute for Employment Studies to secure the contract, indicating preference for offerings combining quality and competitive pricing. Focused on enhancing public sector innovations, this project encourages organisations equipped with consultancy expertise and strategic programme development capabilities to participate and thrive in such government-driven initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and Leaning Partner

Notice Description

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) is seeking to appoint a Learning & Evaluation Partner to carry out both an independent evaluation and develop a learning programme for our Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,238 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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