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DA-FB - Northern Arc Core Cities Consultancy

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "DA-FB - Northern Arc Core Cities Consultancy." This tender, part of the services category, primarily focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services. The project, collaboratively involving Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, and Leeds, aims to develop a growth proposition supporting the North of England. The consultancy work was directly awarded to Metro Dynamics Limited, without competition, under a special concession regime. The contract commenced on 10th September 2025 and will conclude by 31st October 2025, with a contract value of £32,000 excluding VAT. The consultancy services cover multiple regions across the UK including areas like London and Yorkshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with a focus on economic development and urban planning. The direct awarding of the contract indicates a streamlined procurement process, potentially benefiting large businesses capable of managing extensive regional projects. Businesses interested in similar opportunities may find prospects in government partnerships and collaborative urban development initiatives. The procurement of services related to research and development in urban growth provides a platform for businesses to showcase expertise and contribute to substantial regional transformation in northern England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA-FB - Northern Arc Core Cities Consultancy

Notice Description

This is a collaborative project between four Northern Arc Core Cities (Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool and Leeds), to engage a Consultant (Metro Dynamic Limited) to build a compelling growth proposition with the aim of securing support from Government. Work is underway on supporting growth across the North of England, from the Great North Mayoral partnership, to the Local Growth Plans and Spatial Development Strategies currently under development under MCAs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067960-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleservicescategory@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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