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

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d791879-826f-43aa-9620-5dab6a5bf9b0

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently inviting tenders for the "Investment Readiness Programme Consultancy Services," a project valued at £1.23 million. This initiative aims to support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises within the Leeds City Region, excluding Barnsley. The procurement is classified under financial and insurance services and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 20 February 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 28 March 2019 and will last until 27 March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to participate.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in business support services for SMEs and social enterprises. Companies specialising in financial advisory, strategic planning, and capacity building would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and reputation within the growing market of business support in the Leeds area, ultimately fostering long-term partnerships and further procurement opportunities.

## 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: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1234af1f-0d05-4780-8f64-24ee6348a4be |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1234af1f-0d05-4780-8f64-24ee6348a4be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1234af1f-0d05-4780-8f64-24ee6348a4be
  15th 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

## Provenance

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