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title: "Council for the North - Conference"
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# Council for the North - Conference

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bac8440-696a-4874-8942-56408bedc666

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking tenders for the "Council for the North - Conference," aimed at delivering a significant national conference that will allow northern leaders to effectively advocate for their constituents. This procurement falls under the industry category of exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services, with an estimated contract value of £80,000 and a minimum value of £70,000. The tender submission period is currently open, ending on 23 November 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2016 and will run until 31 March 2017, specifically within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This opportunity represents a potential growth area for businesses, especially those specialising in conference planning and management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is open to their involvement. Companies that excel in event coordination, logistics management, and stakeholder engagement would be well-positioned to bid for this tender, contributing to a collaborative platform for northern leaders.

## Notice

To deliver a nationally significant 'Council of the North' conference and subsequent plan of action that will enable northern leaders to advocate with one voice on behalf of the people of the North. Additional information: Invitation to tender documents can be downloaded from WYCA's e-tendering site, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home. Hover on and select, 'Tenders' followed by, 'Current' and, 'View Details'. There is a registration process, if not already registered. Log in to gain access to the project and documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb6d336-b724-4332-aa40-cbbf8b6c0d6c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2016 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb6d336-b724-4332-aa40-cbbf8b6c0d6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb6d336-b724-4332-aa40-cbbf8b6c0d6c
  21st November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home

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