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title: "Mayor of West Yorkshire's Graduate Pilot"
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# Mayor of West Yorkshire's Graduate Pilot

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f21f6ce-9622-414f-bb40-4e7d9bbd9af5

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Mayor of West Yorkshire's Graduate Pilot" project focusing on recruitment of graduates to address skills gap areas in West Yorkshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 17th July 2024 and a contract period from 26th August 2024 to 26th August 2026.

This tender by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority aims to create opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which is tailored to attract and retain graduate talent, with a focus on increasing diversity within SMEs and key priority sectors in West Yorkshire.

## Notice

The objective of the pilot will be to test methods that help to bridge the gap between SME employer perspectives, to address expectations of graduates, and will support employers to access graduate talent. Attraction and retention of graduates in the regional economy is key to maximising the economic benefits of higher education. The pilot aims to develop tailored approaches to recruitment of graduates, addressing skills gap areas and key priority sectors, and reducing underemployment of graduates in West Yorkshire. Additionally, it will focus on increasing diversity, particularly within SMEs, by targeting underrepresented graduates who face additional barriers to employment through universities access and participation agenda. The pilot will create a community of graduate ambassadors that have taken part in the program, showcasing success stories and evidence of impactful interventions that helped secure employment. It will also evaluate and make recommendations on how to attract and retain graduate talent within SMEs and other sectors and skills areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2219166-319a-4a7d-808a-53863dbd830a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2024 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2219166-319a-4a7d-808a-53863dbd830a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2219166-319a-4a7d-808a-53863dbd830a
  18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73723&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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