Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 19/01/2024

External Reference: 2023-502051

FTS Reference: 2023-028842

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
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
Internet address(es):
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=73515&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

Consultancy Support for Freelancers and Micro businesses within the Creative Industry * PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY*
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79411100  -  Business development consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

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)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
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 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

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