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title: "Neutral Vendor Management for Specialist Consultancy"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Neutral Vendor Management for Specialist Consultancy

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63474aa8-88bf-44be-a73c-2124a162fa69

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Neutral Vendor Management for Specialist Consultancy" is being led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). This initiative falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on consultancy management within the Leeds location, LS1 2DE. Currently at the planning stage, this tender has a key milestone with an engagement end date set for 8th December 2017. WYCA intends to establish a contract that could run for two years, with potential annual extensions for an additional two years. Interested parties can find relevant documents and express their interest through the provided links.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those that can deliver specialist consultancy services through compliant framework agreements. Companies offering expertise in areas such as law, marketing, and recruitment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to expand their client base within the public sector, enhancing their growth prospects in a competitive market.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) invites applications for the provision from a neutral vendor to provide and manage specialist consultancy services to the organisation. The agreement is likely to run for 2 years with an option to extend yearly for a further 2 years (2+1+1). The organisation must be able to supply this service via a current compliant framework agreement that WYCA are able to call off from.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321660f3-8cc4-4b2e-9b96-2c3a87b1eedc |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 24 Nov 2017 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321660f3-8cc4-4b2e-9b96-2c3a87b1eedc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321660f3-8cc4-4b2e-9b96-2c3a87b1eedc
  24th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home
  Expression of Interest Link

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