---
title: "DA-FB - Northern Arc Core Cities Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# DA-FB - Northern Arc Core Cities Consultancy

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2d0

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## Summary

Leeds City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "DA-FB - Northern Arc Core Cities Consultancy." This tender, part of the services category, primarily focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services. The project, collaboratively involving Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, and Leeds, aims to develop a growth proposition supporting the North of England. The consultancy work was directly awarded to Metro Dynamics Limited, without competition, under a special concession regime. The contract commenced on 10th September 2025 and will conclude by 31st October 2025, with a contract value of £32,000 excluding VAT. The consultancy services cover multiple regions across the UK including areas like London and Yorkshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with a focus on economic development and urban planning. The direct awarding of the contract indicates a streamlined procurement process, potentially benefiting large businesses capable of managing extensive regional projects. Businesses interested in similar opportunities may find prospects in government partnerships and collaborative urban development initiatives. The procurement of services related to research and development in urban growth provides a platform for businesses to showcase expertise and contribute to substantial regional transformation in northern England.

## Notice

This is a collaborative project between four Northern Arc Core Cities (Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool and Leeds), to engage a Consultant (Metro Dynamic Limited) to build a compelling growth proposition with the aim of securing support from Government. Work is underway on supporting growth across the North of England, from the Great North Mayoral partnership, to the Local Growth Plans and Spatial Development Strategies currently under development under MCAs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067960-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METRO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067960-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067960-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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