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title: "Creative Business Accelerator Programme"
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# Creative Business Accelerator Programme

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-676945e7-ebfd-4d17-a5fe-6ce255a1e5ec

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently seeking a qualified service provider for the "Creative Business Accelerator Programme," aimed at supporting creative businesses across the Leeds City Region. This tender, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, is in the Open procurement stage and has a submission deadline of 22nd March 2021. This initiative is part of the larger £1.5m Creative Catalyst Programme and will commence from 3rd May 2021, continuing until 2nd May 2025. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with the postal code LS1 2DE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in creative services, training, and specialist training. Companies with a focus on delivering innovative business support, coaching, or training programmes tailored for creative sectors should consider competing for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling a wide range of potential bidders who can demonstrate their capacity to contribute to the goals of the Creative Catalyst Programme.

## Notice

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority working in Partnership with the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Is looking to appoint a Service Provider to deliver a Creative Accelerator Scheme for creative businesses across the Leeds City Region. This Scheme will be part of the PS1.5m Creative Catalyst Programme delivering a suite of business support targeted at creative businesses across Leeds City Region. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireCA/aspx/ When a tender becomes available, hover over 'Tenders' then 'Current'. Scroll down to the project and click 'View Details' and then 'Express interest'. There will be a tab called 'Quotation/Invitation to tender' and from here you will be able to download the documents when available. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf0e031-6573-479f-8cf4-757cf7947e4c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 2 May 2025 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf0e031-6573-479f-8cf4-757cf7947e4c
- 10 Mar 2021 at 11:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf0e031-6573-479f-8cf4-757cf7947e4c
- 17 Feb 2021 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf0e031-6573-479f-8cf4-757cf7947e4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf0e031-6573-479f-8cf4-757cf7947e4c
  10th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireCA/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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