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title: "Access Innovation Programme - AWARD"
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# Access Innovation Programme - AWARD

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43c8434f-3aed-4f57-b4d0-e2eeb318cef9

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed an award for the Access Innovation Programme, which aims to enhance research and development investment in the Leeds City Region, specifically targeting SMEs. This open procedure tender had a total estimated value of £500,000 and was open until 27th July 2018. The contract commenced on 1st September 2018 and will run until 30th April 2020, with services classified under business services that include law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The relevant delivery locations include Leeds in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs looking to increase their competitiveness and innovation capabilities. By connecting directly with research-intensive organisations, such as universities or innovation centres, businesses in the fields of technology, consultancy, and specialised services can benefit significantly from this programme. The involvement of RTC North Ltd as a supplier indicates a collaborative environment where innovative ideas can flourish, making it an attractive prospect for companies eager to enhance their service offerings through research-backed development.

## Notice

In Jul 2017, the Combined Authority launched the Access Innovation (AI) programme to address an under-investment in R&D within the Leeds City Region, particularly amongst SMEs. AI is being delivered across the city region with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Local Growth Fund (LGF). Its primary objective is to help SMEs to become more productive and competitive through the development of new products, processes and services. It links small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) directly to the expertise and facilities within research intensive organisations, such as universities or Catapult Centres. The programme provides advice to businesses on which organisations can support them with their innovation activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af74b0a-1da5-4008-a637-db61182e8526 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | RTC NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af74b0a-1da5-4008-a637-db61182e8526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af74b0a-1da5-4008-a637-db61182e8526
  12th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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