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title: "Understanding the Region's Innovation Culture, Capacity and Potential - AWARD"
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# Understanding the Region's Innovation Culture, Capacity and Potential - AWARD

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0439f756-b14d-4bcb-87a3-e4cdb1a91b7e

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking expert support for a project titled "Understanding the Region's Innovation Culture, Capacity and Potential." This procurement process falls within the economic research services category, with a total contract value of £60,000. The contract is set to commence on 25th February 2019 and will run until 19th April 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 25th January 2019. This project focuses on innovation within the geographical areas of West and North Yorkshire, including several districts such as Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy services, and economic analysis to expand their reach within the Yorkshire region. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as their capabilities align well with the consultancy and advisory services required for this project. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, market research, and business analysis would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to this important initiative.

## Notice

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership, wishes to procure expert support to help further our understanding of innovation across the new West and North Yorks LEP geography which includes the districts of Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, York, Selby, Harrogate, Craven, Hambleton, Scarborough, Richmondshire and Ryedale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd97f4d2-6724-443e-92d5-c164a96f19d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 19 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd97f4d2-6724-443e-92d5-c164a96f19d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd97f4d2-6724-443e-92d5-c164a96f19d2
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

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