Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-8293-70e6-9381-e905eac4dca8/access-innovation-programme closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Access Innovation Programme [West Yorkshire Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-yorkshire-combined-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 27 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender In Jul 2017, the Combined Authority launched the Access Innovation (AI) programme to address an under-investment in R&D within the Leeds City Region, particularly amongst SMEs. AI is being delivered across the city region with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Local Growth Fund (LGF). Its primary objective is to help SMEs to become more productive and competitive through the development of new products, processes and services. It links small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) directly to the expertise and facilities within research intensive organisations, such as universities or Catapult Centres. The programme provides advice to businesses on which organisations can support them with their innovation activities. Additional information: Go to the e-tendering website [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home). Hover on and select, 'Tenders' followed by, 'Current'. Select the project and click, 'View Details', followed by' Express Interest'. There is a registration process, if not already registered. Log in to gain access to the project and documents. ### Funding Description AI is funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Local Growth Fund (LGF). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) · Notice 84d9e891-1fbe-4657-a14d-0592576e62c3 [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/84d9e891-1fbe-4657-a14d-0592576e62c3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileWest Yorkshire Combined Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-yorkshire-combined-authority)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 22 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Entrepreneurial Development Training Provider Heriot-Watt University 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14575-08aa-7168-ae98-8e8ca2aed024/entrepreneurial-development-training-provider)