UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 14/09/2023

External Reference: 2023-546901

FTS Reference: 2023-024250

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Claire Shardlow
Telephone: +44 1132517272
E-mail: Claire.Shardlow@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72087&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Specialist Consultancy Support
Reference number:  77741
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to commission a provider to deliver one to one and one to many consultative support to eligible SME businesses across West Yorkshire. The provider may sub-contract specialist business support as required and/or may provide services directly. The aim is to support businesses to become more resilient and move from survival into growth.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79990000  -  Miscellaneous business-related services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to commission a provider to deliver one to one and one to many consultative support to eligible SME businesses across West Yorkshire. The provider may sub-contract specialist business support as required and/or may provide services directly. The aim is to support businesses to become more resilient and move from survival into growth.
Below are suggested themes that businesses may require specialised support with but is not prescriptive or exhaustive:
• People & Culture
• Sales (customer retention) & Strategy
• Business diversification
• Supply chain – local/cross regional
• Productivity
• Cashflow
• Motivation
• Staffing – shortages/new models of working/recruitment
• Tendering
• Investment Readiness
• Accreditations
The indicative budget for this programme, including expenses, is up to £210,000 (excluding VAT).
Please note, the one-to-one specialist support will include a 50% contribution by the SME. This financial contribution will be managed by the successful organisation/consultant.
One-to-many support as this will be funded from the £210,000 budget.
Although the budget for this programme is up to £210,000, the potential income generated by the organisation/consultant could be up to a maximum of £420,000 due to the 50% contribution by the SME.
Please note this PIN is for prior information to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity. Any subsequent tender documentation in connection to this opportunity will go live on our e-tendering system YorTender, in due course ( https://yortender.eu-supply.com). Suppliers are advised to register on the above tender platform in anticipation of our tender opportunity. Should you wish to express your interest in this opportunity you my do so by emailing claire.shardlow@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

06/09/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information