Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
Contact
Sukhninder Kaur
sukhninder.kaur@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1133481770
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
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
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=80346&B=UK
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
Prior Information Notice - Music Sector Network Capacity Building
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Prior Information Notice - Music Sector Network Capacity Building. We propose to engage a Service Provider to support the establishment of a West Yorkshire Music Network, as part of the You Can Make It Here (YCMIH) suite of skills and business support for the creative industries.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £140,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prior Information Notice - Music Sector Network Capacity Building. We propose to engage a Service Provider to support the establishment of a West Yorkshire Music Network, as part of the You Can Make It Here (YCMIH) suite of skills and business support for the creative industries. The network will: • Convene music industry professionals in the region to support knowledge-sharing activities, identify sector needs, priorities and opportunities to support sector growth. • Raise awareness of funding, career and business development opportunities within the regional music sector, and signpost to resources. • Referrals into YCMIH Freelancer and micro business support. • Increase the diversity or the WY music sector workforce, with outreach activity to communities that face barriers to opportunities. • Direct those within the regional music sector to relevant support in business growth and career development (WYCA, LAs, sector bodies). • Ensure activity has impact across the whole West Yorkshire region, maintaining relationships with LA culture, skills and music education Officers in each area. • Feed music sector insight to the WYCA Culture, Heritage & Sport Committee, WYCA Culture & Skills team, and Mayor of West Yorkshire. • Engage and champion the needs of the regional music sector with national music orgs, such as UK Music, Musicians Union, Live Music Group. • Maximise the impact and reach of recent inward investments in music in West Yorkshire (e.g. EMI North, Tileyard, Brit School North), by signposting opportunities for engagement, and providing an accessible contact point for future investors. • Attract national music sector activity into the region (conferences and sector events). • Represent West Yorkshire at national and international music trade and expo events. • Promote sustainable practice within the music sector. • Identify and secure funding to become self-sustaining beyond the term of the You Can Make It Here scheme.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 May 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