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title: "Sector Development Framework Benchmarking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e6"
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# Sector Development Framework Benchmarking

Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e6

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by The West of England Combined Authority, located at 70 Redcliff Street, Bristol, focused on the "Sector Development Framework Benchmarking" project. This contract, under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023, was awarded to Ekosgen (GC Insight Limited) as part of the services industry category, specifically within research and development consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 29th August 2025, and the contract period is from 25th September 2025 to 11th October 2025. The procurement method was limited competition, executed below the financial threshold, and related to sub-central government requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering services in research and development consultancy, specifically those with expertise in sector development frameworks. Companies specialised in benchmarking and with capacity to engage in strategic growth plans would find this contract financially beneficial and impactful, supporting regional economic development for the West of England. While large businesses like Ekosgen were successful in this specific procurement, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with similar expertise should look for future opportunities within this authority's procurement activities that align with regional growth strategies and devolved powers.

## Notice

The West of England plan will be a locally owned, 10-year strategy which will set out how the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) will use its devolved powers and funding to drive growth in the region. It will build on the region's unique strengths and opportunities to support growth-driving sectors, identify wider business environment priorities, and provide a framework to focus and unlock investment. Our region's Local Growth Plan (LGP) will need to relate to Government's thinking around priority sectors set out in the National Industrial Strategy green paper and its emerging sector plans. While many of the strengths in the West of England align with the sectors in the green paper, the economy in the MCA is highly interrelated and relies to a significant extent on cross-sectoral spill overs. In collaboration with Government, our Priority Sectors are defined as - 1. Advanced Manufacturing (our regional AM growth markets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059185-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,762 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| 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 | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EKOSGEN (GC INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059185-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059185-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/

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