---
title: "Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and Leaning Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac67"
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buyer: "YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and Leaning Partner

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac67

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority involves appointing a Learning & Evaluation Partner for their Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme. This contract, concluded through an open competition below the threshold, encompasses research and development consultancy services. The original tender phase commenced with the invitation to submit by 31st October 2025, followed by contract awarding on 6th March 2026. The project extends until 1st June 2026, anchored in Northallerton, United Kingdom, within the services category. The procurement adheres to legal basis 2023/54 and emphasizes sub-central government authority engagement, offering a gross project value of £162,285.60.

This contract provides substantial growth prospects for SMEs within the consultancy field specialising in research and development. Businesses that excel in independent evaluations and programme development will find valuable opportunities to partner with sub-central government bodies. The open procurement method allowed the Institute for Employment Studies to secure the contract, indicating preference for offerings combining quality and competitive pricing. Focused on enhancing public sector innovations, this project encourages organisations equipped with consultancy expertise and strategic programme development capabilities to participate and thrive in such government-driven initiatives.

## Notice

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) is seeking to appoint a Learning & Evaluation Partner to carry out both an independent evaluation and develop a learning programme for our Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025103-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,238 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025103-2026
- 10 Oct 2025 at 09:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025103-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER
  Quote/tender 104170 - 104170 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and learning Partner.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.employment-studies.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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