--- title: "Sector development framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-06-20" --- # Sector development framework Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c58d9400-80ba-4f6f-918a-4fceee543fa8.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to commission a "Sector development framework" to enhance its sector development activities aligned with the West of England Strategic Framework. The procurement process currently stands at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The deadline for submission of proposals is set for 10th July 2025. This procurement, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000) and focuses on services enhanced within the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations. This opportunity is tailor-made for businesses with expertise in sector development and support. Companies possessing a robust understanding of Local Growth Priorities (LGP) Priority and Key Sectors, along with experience in designing sector development interventions such as funding, commercial infrastructure, and supply chain development, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework not only presents avenues for significant regional economic growth but also allows businesses to align their offerings with local and international best practices, thereby fostering collaborative growth and enhancing regional economic priorities. The vision for this project includes developing high-impact, repeatable interventions across diverse sectors, making it an excellent prospect for consultancy firms looking to leverage local governance and industry leadership opportunities. ## Notice The MCA needs to understand better the role that MCA-led sector development activities can play in the success and growth of the LGP Priority and Key Sectors because they are significant levers for delivery of the West of England Strategic Framework and the LGP itself. What works, how does it work, and what are the opportunities for and barriers to effective sector development activity in the West of England that have not yet been deployed or overcome? This will then help the MCA to clearly identify and structure the Economy & Skills Directorate's sector development and inward investment activities and inform the strategic/economic case within a forthcoming business case to establish a redesigned sector development service. The MCA wishes to commission expert(s) with demonstrable knowledge of our LGP Priority and Key Sectors and experience in sector development/support. This is to undertake work that gives the MCA a greater understanding of the way it can support nationally significant sector growth and delivery of our regional priorities for residents and businesses through a targeted and effective sector development service. As such, the commission is a discrete piece of work to inform the Economy & Skills' Directorate's internal planning of its economic development services. The piece of work being commissioned will identify existing or desirable support systems and interventions for the growth of our regional Priority and Key Sectors (regardless of by whom these are (to be) delivered). It will explore and recommend the role the MCA 's sector development service can play in improving or accelerating such support, including grasping opportunities and overcoming barriers identified. While this will differ from sector to sector, we seek to design a high level 'sector development blueprint' that outlines the high-impact, repeatable interventions applicable across sectors. Sector development interventions identified might include addressing funding gaps, commercial infrastructure, trade and inward investment, supply chain development, skills need, comms, or business support, as well as more general cluster support components such as governance structures, stakeholder involvement, sector leadership and broad sector development programmes. Proposals will need to be achievable alongside expected resource availability. Reference should be made to best practice in place in the West of England and elsewhere, nationally and internationally. A clear connection should be made at all times between the Priority and Key Sector support and its impact on high economic growth and delivery of our regional priorities. The work should identify key failure mechanisms of sector development activities to aid risk management and planning. Interested parties can find more information at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b986a8f-b9ea-432c-b78d-9205e5a973a4 | | 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 | 20 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b986a8f-b9ea-432c-b78d-9205e5a973a4 - 10 Jun 2025 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec2080b-84f2-446a-b06c-87499e8d792c - 10 Jun 2025 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961bbc51-c953-4142-8401-20f4e04cceb4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b986a8f-b9ea-432c-b78d-9205e5a973a4 20th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec2080b-84f2-446a-b06c-87499e8d792c 10th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961bbc51-c953-4142-8401-20f4e04cceb4 10th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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