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title: "Wakefield Higher Education Feasibility Study"
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# Wakefield Higher Education Feasibility Study

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ce617e7-46ea-41c4-9142-17192b92ae85

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## Summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Wakefield Council, has issued a tender for a feasibility study on Higher Education provision in Yorkshire and the Humber. The study aims to address barriers and opportunities for HE in the region. This tender is classified under the CPV code 73000000 for Research and Development services and related consultancy, and 80000000 for Education and Training services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method. The deadline for submitting tenders is 6th December 2024, with the contract period running from 6th January 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and educational services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive feasibility studies and acting as a secretariat for the commission will find this a valuable chance to grow their portfolio in the public sector. This opportunity is best suited for organisations with expertise in the higher education sector and a proven track record in handling large-scale research projects.

## Notice

Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) are working in partnership to establish a Commission to understand the existing barriers and opportunities for Higher Education (HE) study and provision in the district, with WYCA being the lead for this tender process. We are looking for an external organisation to undertake a feasibility study to inform the commission's work - collating, examining and reporting on the evidence. The supplier will also act as secretariat for the commission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cdcf47-92e0-4f46-bcc5-e5b8a571d169 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 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 | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cdcf47-92e0-4f46-bcc5-e5b8a571d169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cdcf47-92e0-4f46-bcc5-e5b8a571d169
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86151&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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