Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
Contact
Harry Walton
harry.walton@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
8876556
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
WYCA: Evaluation Services Framework
Reference number
82980
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) wishes to advise the market of the forthcoming WYCA procurement to establish an Evaluation Services Framework.
The Framework is intended to commence in Summer 2024 with commissions of evaluation services being permitted for an initial three (3) year term, with one (1) additional one (1) year extension period to bring the maximum framework term to four (4) years.
Please note this PIN is for prior information only to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity and an ENGAGEMENT EVENT for interested bidders. Please see II.2.14) Additional Information below for further information.
There are no documents attached to this notice.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Evaluation Team in the Combined Authority is seeking to establish a framework of skilled evaluation consultants that will allow the CA to commission as needed advice and support in the development and delivery of a series of comprehensive evaluation exercises.
The framework will be structured into 1 lot and the CA anticipates appointing a maximum of 5 consultants to this.
Work will be commissioned via a mixture of Direct Awards and Further Competitions, depending on the value of each work order.
The anticipated procurement launch date is Tuesday 2nd April 2024 with a response deadline expected to be Friday 3rd May 2024.
two.2.14) Additional information
An engagement session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 7th March 2024 at 2pm. Attending will be members of WYCA’s Evaluation Team and Commercial Team.
The session will give an overview of the requirement and procurement process, and allow prospective bidders to ask questions.
To attend the session, please complete the form linked below: https://forms.office.com/e/5H6NHaRTKq
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes