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title: "Provision of an Interim Strategic Advisor to support preparations for devolution in West Yorkshire"
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# Provision of an Interim Strategic Advisor to support preparations for devolution in West Yorkshire

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f731da9-b5c9-45c7-a807-d04880999c7e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leeds City Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of an Interim Strategic Advisor to support preparations for devolution in West Yorkshire" valued at £18,750. This project is categorised under business services, specifically those related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, part of a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, commenced on 25 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021. The tender period ended on 17 December 2020, with the contract awarded on 24 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in regional development and devolution strategies. Businesses with experience in fostering partnerships and enhancing joint working arrangements among councils will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The focus on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority indicates a regional emphasis, attracting companies interested in contributing to local governance and community engagement initiatives.

## Notice

Support to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the five West Yorkshire councils with preparations for devolution - primarily focused on strengthening partnerships and regional joint working arrangements. (Contract is awarded on behalf of WYCA)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2eeb756-db2d-4c5f-8849-4ad62c73a78f |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,750 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3DL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A ODGERS INTERIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2eeb756-db2d-4c5f-8849-4ad62c73a78f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2eeb756-db2d-4c5f-8849-4ad62c73a78f
  12th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk

## Provenance

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