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title: "Investment Readiness Programme Consultancy Services 1"
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# Investment Readiness Programme Consultancy Services 1

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89bccd93-fb5a-488f-82ac-4e82695065a9

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is undertaking the Investment Readiness Programme Consultancy Services, a £1.23 million initiative aimed at supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises in the Leeds City Region, excluding Barnsley. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is open and set to close on 25th March 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 28th March 2019 and will last until 27th March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold in the services category, specifically focusing on financial and insurance services along with financial management consultancy services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in financial services and management consulting. Businesses that specialise in providing strategic support for SMEs, especially those involved with EU funding initiatives, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this programme, successful bidders can contribute to the development of local enterprises while enhancing their own market presence within the region.

## Notice

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) is seeking to deliver a new PS1.23 million programme called Investment Readiness. This is a three-year business support programme for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), including social enterprises, in Leeds City Region (the City Region), excluding Barnsley. It is designed to stimulate the growth of SMEs/social enterprises . Additional information: To register click the following link and then click the 'Register' button - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home When quotes/tenders become 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. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description England European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686fcfe4-a9f4-4992-a902-c9cec70462a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2019 - 27 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686fcfe4-a9f4-4992-a902-c9cec70462a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686fcfe4-a9f4-4992-a902-c9cec70462a8
  21st February 2019 - 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
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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