--- title: "Transforming Business Support and Engagement in West Yorkshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-03-25" --- # Transforming Business Support and Engagement in West Yorkshire Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42d1255c-45be-451e-914e-b2160daee418.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking to commission a review of its business support ecosystem with the aim of transforming business support and engagement in West Yorkshire. The review will involve working with local authorities and other providers to address longstanding challenges and meet the needs of businesses. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for April 12, 2024, and the contract period expected to start on May 3, 2024, lasting until August 30, 2024. The opportunity falls under the services category and is open for SMEs to bid. This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation, research, development, and business management to engage in a project that aims to drive significant change in the business support landscape of West Yorkshire. The nature of the project requires bidders to provide bold and innovative recommendations, making it suitable for firms willing to think disruptively and strategically. Businesses located in Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the inclusive economy goals set by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. ## Notice The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) is seeking to commission a review of the CA's role in business support / the business support ecosystem, working with local authorities (LA) and other providers. The ultimate aim of this review is to answer the question of how we can transform business support and engagement in West Yorkshire to better meet the needs of businesses and address our longstanding challenges in support of our inclusive economy ambitions. We want the successful bidder to take an objective look at the situation and not shy away in its recommendations from being bold and disruptive if required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac3c22e-3d80-4933-8c21-471bb0248d35 | | 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 | 25 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 May 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2024 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac3c22e-3d80-4933-8c21-471bb0248d35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac3c22e-3d80-4933-8c21-471bb0248d35 25th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79793&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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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