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title: "Apprenticeship Levy Evaluation"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Apprenticeship Levy Evaluation

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cd208a4-9416-4b74-8777-7726cf288957

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Apprenticeship Levy Evaluation" was conducted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and involved a selective procurement approach through a restricted procedure. The location for the project includes the United Kingdom and extends to various international regions, such as Europe and the Channel Islands. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 22nd June 2026 and concluding on 30th October 2026. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 11th June 2026, followed by the publication of the award on 23rd June 2026.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in evaluation services to engage in a high-impact project. The contracting authority, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, sought expertise to assess the impact of five years of the apprenticeship levy, adding value to businesses specialising in policy evaluation. Despite the project not being suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, it offers significant business growth potential for large companies like Wavehill Ltd, which secured the contract, valued at £32,925. This contract illustrates the potential for large consultancies to expand their portfolio by engaging with public sector evaluations.

## Notice

Impact evaluation of 5 years of apprenticeship levy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7b08f8-a19e-4000-8409-0d7e382fd5dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,925 |
| 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 | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7b08f8-a19e-4000-8409-0d7e382fd5dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7b08f8-a19e-4000-8409-0d7e382fd5dc
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106071&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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