Prior information notice
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: Harry Walton
E-mail: harry.walton@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE4
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:
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
WYCA: Evaluation Services Framework
Reference number: 82980
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79419000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79419000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
II.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.
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/02/2024