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title: "Provision of Strategic Leadership and Specialist Support Services"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of Strategic Leadership and Specialist Support Services

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42702601-1267-409a-aadc-2c02792d9032

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a tender process for the provision of strategic leadership and specialist support services, awarding the contract to IRG Advisors LLP (trading as Odgers Interim). The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, focusing on recruitment services as indicated by CPV code 79600000. Operations will commence on 2nd January 2026 and run through to 5th January 2028. The services span several locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The total contract value is set at £100,000. The contract award was announced on 16th January 2026, following the tender period which concluded on 24th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and advisory services sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing high-level strategic guidance and market insight. Although the process was not explicitly designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms specialising in strategic leadership and advisory support like Odgers Interim stand to benefit from such contracts. Collaborative opportunities could also be considered for companies looking to enhance their market positioning within the public sector. The involvement in such strategic projects ensures continuity and fosters informed decision-making capacities critical for business growth.

## Notice

*CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE* The Combined Authority has appointed a provider with the specialist expertise, networks, and market insight to support the delivery of senior level strategic leadership and specialist advisory services. This contract enables the Combined Authority to access immediate support for priority leadership needs, ensuring continuity, stability, and informed decision making across major projects programmes and organisational priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173150b4-0f1e-426b-9a9e-9be1a76fcd58 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | IRG ADVISORS LLP (TRADING AS ODGERS INTERIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173150b4-0f1e-426b-9a9e-9be1a76fcd58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173150b4-0f1e-426b-9a9e-9be1a76fcd58
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101127&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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