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11 Aug 2026 at 13:18

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06 Aug 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a consultant to deliver a fully managed apprenticeship levy transfer service, as detailed in their tender titled "Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically administration services, and is open to UK suppliers. The process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for enquiries set for 19th August 2026 and the submission deadline on 28th August 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000, will commence on 3rd November 2026 and conclude on 1st December 2028. It is being conducted using an open competition procurement method, below the threshold, and invites electronic submissions via a specified platform.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the administrative services sector to establish significant relationships within public sector organisations. It is well-suited for SMEs capable of providing comprehensive apprenticeship management services that include handling pledges, employer support, and coordination with training providers. By engaging with this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise in public sector consultancy and potentially expand their service offerings within the apprenticeship levy transfer network. The procurement being open to all UK suppliers expands opportunities for a wide range of businesses to gain foothold in the West Yorkshire region and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
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
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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