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title: "Connecting Innovation Interim and Summative Assessment"
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# Connecting Innovation Interim and Summative Assessment

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-858940b5-bf14-4585-8cf2-d2f49ae55ef0

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to engage an independent evaluator for the "Connecting Innovation Interim and Summative Assessment" project. This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services, and is part of a programme co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund for England. The current procurement stage is a tender process, which is open until 17 August 2021. The evaluation contract is scheduled to commence on 27 September 2021 and conclude on 30 June 2023, with delivery locations in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing independent assessment and consultancy in this field will find this tender particularly suited to their competencies. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their growth potential while supporting the goals of the Connecting Innovation programme.

## Notice

The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) working in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking an independent evaluator to undertake an interim assessment and final evaluation/'summative assessment' of the Connecting Innovation programme. The programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund for England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0932582-baa4-468a-aaba-ee7253f4f80b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0932582-baa4-468a-aaba-ee7253f4f80b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0932582-baa4-468a-aaba-ee7253f4f80b
  28th July 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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