II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Consultancy Support for Freelancers and Micro businesses within the Creative Industry * PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY*
79411100
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Business development consultancy services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
West Yorkshire Combined Authority wishes to engage an organisation to design and deliver a bespoke programme of skills training and business support which is tailored to the creative industries freelancers and micro businesses. The support aims to help freelancers and micro businesses grow and thrive by providing tailored support that responds to their needs, referring them to other appropriate resources, services and industry bodies, and establishing region-wide networks. The successful organisation will also work closely with the Local Authority freelancer networks to develop these networks by supporting them with the business skills training and supporting them to become more diverse.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 150000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
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Business and management consultancy and related services
79990000
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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 wishes to engage an organisation to design and deliver a bespoke programme of skills training and business support which is tailored to the creative industries freelancers and micro businesses. The support aims to help freelancers and micro businesses grow and thrive by providing tailored support that responds to their needs, referring them to other appropriate resources, services and industry bodies, and establishing region-wide networks. The successful organisation will also work closely with the Local Authority freelancer networks to develop these networks by supporting them with the business skills training and supporting them to become more diverse.
The contract length is expected to be approximately 22 months.
Indicative Budget is £150,000 ex VAT.
Please note this PIN is for prior information only 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.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/10/2023