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title: "Innovation West Yorkshire Evaluation"
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# Innovation West Yorkshire Evaluation

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e05fb6a-71c9-428a-9937-35718bf5672d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Innovation West Yorkshire Evaluation" has successfully progressed to the award stage, with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as the buying organisation. This contract, focusing on evaluation consultancy services, will provide critical insights into a business innovation support project aimed at enhancing innovation activities and R&D investment among SMEs in West Yorkshire. The process followed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive and efficient selection of the most suitable supplier. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 31st October 2025 and concluding on 30th March 2026. The evaluation services will encompass a broad geographic scope, applicable to diverse regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This awarded contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in evaluation and impact analysis in the field of innovation. While SQW Ltd, a large-scale organisation, has been selected as the supplier, other businesses with similar expertise and the capacity to handle large-scale, regional projects could benefit from monitoring similar opportunities. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios, gain valuable experience in dealing with diverse market conditions, and strengthen their reputation within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

*CONTRACT AWARD* Process and impact evaluation of a business innovation support project. to provide regional innovation support to SMEs across West Yorkshire to: - Increase the No. of businesses who are innovation active. - To increase business R&D investment in WY. - Increase the diversity of businesses engaged in innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdc50fd-8a5d-4ab7-8d8e-fb7df9e1a887 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdc50fd-8a5d-4ab7-8d8e-fb7df9e1a887

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdc50fd-8a5d-4ab7-8d8e-fb7df9e1a887
  29th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97999&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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