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title: "Understanding the Region's Innovation Culture, Capacity and Potential"
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# Understanding the Region's Innovation Culture, Capacity and Potential

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0170e7f-f284-4c4c-8dda-867bdb5cd97b

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a tender process titled "Understanding the Region's Innovation Culture, Capacity and Potential." This procurement falls under the economic research services category and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 25th January 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 25th February 2019 and conclude on 19th April 2019, with a total contract value of £60,000 and a minimum value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in economic research, consultancy, and innovation analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given their adaptability and expertise in providing tailored services. The emphasis on exploring innovation within the Leeds City Region offers a chance for suitable firms to contribute their knowledge while potentially expanding their project portfolios and client bases.

## Notice

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership, wishes to procure expert support to help further our understanding of innovation across the new West and North Yorks LEP geography which includes the districts of Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, York, Selby, Harrogate, Craven, Hambleton, Scarborough, Richmondshire and Ryedale. Additional information: o 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6752ac5-0314-4b05-a588-3c48ff0aa8e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 19 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6752ac5-0314-4b05-a588-3c48ff0aa8e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6752ac5-0314-4b05-a588-3c48ff0aa8e1
  21st January 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

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