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Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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11 Aug 2026 at 14:18

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06 Aug 2026 at 17:31

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Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is procuring a fully managed apprenticeship levy transfer service. The appointed consultant will receive and match apprenticeship levy pledges, then provide ongoing support to employers and training providers as required. This is an administration and employer-support service delivered across West Yorkshire for the Combined Authority. The work is relevant to organisations experienced in managing apprenticeship levy transfers, matching funding pledges with training needs, and coordinating employers, training providers and public-sector stakeholders. The requirement is for a service provider rather than the supply of training itself, although understanding apprenticeship provision and employer obligations will be important to delivering the service effectively.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It comprises one lot, with an estimated value of £120,000 excluding VAT (£144,000 including VAT). The contract period is 3 November 2026 to 1 December 2028. Enquiries had to be submitted by 19 August 2026 at 4:00pm, and offers by 28 August 2026 at 1:00pm. Electronic submission was allowed. The award and selection criteria are set out in the invitation-to-tender documents. The opportunity was amended so that participation is open to all UK suppliers, rather than being reserved for suppliers in West Yorkshire. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity suits a consultancy, apprenticeship intermediary, levy-transfer specialist or managed service provider able to operate a reliable end-to-end matching and support service. Strong candidates will understand the apprenticeship levy, employer pledges, funding transfers and the requirements of training providers. They will need the capability to receive and assess pledges, match them appropriately, maintain accurate records, communicate with multiple parties and provide responsive ongoing support. Experience of employer engagement, apprenticeship administration, stakeholder coordination and public-sector delivery would be directly relevant. The service requires sufficient operational capacity to manage activity across West Yorkshire and support employers and training providers throughout the contract period. The requirement is suitable for SMEs and is open to suppliers from anywhere in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service

Notice Description

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Combined Authority) are looking to contract a Consultant to deliver a fully managed apprenticeship levy transfer service, including the receiving and matching of pledges along with providing ongoing support to employers and training providers as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076261-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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