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title: "Business Productivity Programme"
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# Business Productivity Programme

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ded3500-7b2a-41cd-8e53-bc3eddc8d565

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the "Business Productivity Programme," targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in West Yorkshire. The tender, classified under CPV code 72221000 for business analysis consultancy services, is valued at £500,000 (excluding VAT) and has been awarded to Exemplas Limited. This advisory service aims to support SMEs with up to 100 employees in measuring and improving productivity at the firm level. The contract, procured through an open procedure, will commence on 1st August 2024 and run until 31st January 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th May 2024 and the contract award date on 5th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business development, management, and productivity improvement. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy services will find this contract particularly suitable, especially those experienced in working with SMEs. The programme’s focus on enhancing productivity can drive considerable business growth for firms by providing essential advisory services. SMEs, especially within West Yorkshire, could greatly benefit from partnering with larger advisory firms like Exemplas Limited to leverage industry best practices and elevate their business operations.

## Notice

*Contract Award Notice* This procurement is for delivery of an advisory service to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) with up to 100 employees based in West Yorkshire with how to measure and improve productivity at firm level. The contract is planned to commence on the 1st August 2024 for an 18 month duration to 31 January 2026. The contract value is PS500,000 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14d6d0b-2e20-4115-b297-d274ac12b0b8 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXEMPLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14d6d0b-2e20-4115-b297-d274ac12b0b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14d6d0b-2e20-4115-b297-d274ac12b0b8
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79408&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

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