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Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and learning Partner

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is conducting a public procurement process for an "Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and Learning Partner." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The procurement is managed through an open competition method, inviting tenders below the threshold. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline by 31st October 2025 and an enquiry period closing on 24th October 2025. The contract, which is set to commence on 13th November 2025 and conclude on 1st May 2026, is valued at £150,000, with a gross amount of £180,000. The tender process emphasises a price to quality ratio of 20:80, reflecting the importance placed on quality in the evaluation criteria.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence. Companies experienced in conducting independent evaluations and developing learning programmes will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovation in service delivery and demonstrate high-quality results are likely to thrive in this competitive bidding environment. Engaging in this contract not only supports business growth but also contributes to an important regional initiative aimed at addressing economic inactivity, thereby offering a platform for meaningful impact and professional development.

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Notice Title

Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and learning 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2026 1-6 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
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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