Supply Chain Programme
July 16, 2026 Investment Board (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Investment Board approved the West Yorkshire Supply Chain Programme on 16/07/2026. The programme will proceed through decision points 2 to 4 and commence delivery, with £2,000,000 in Combined Authority funding approved. Future approvals will follow the assurance pathway, approval route, and tolerances outlined in the Business Case Summary.
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Purpose
Approval for the scheme to proceed through decision points 2 to 4 (business justification case). This scheme aims to provide a package of support to strengthen the resilience, productivity, and competitiveness of small and medium enterprise across West Yorkshire in priority sectors, including advanced manufacturing, engineering, clean energy, medical devices and construction.
Decision
West Yorkshire Supply Chain Programme
RESOLVED: – That the Investment Board, subject to conditions, and with reference to 4.50 of the report:
- Approved that the West Yorkshire Supply Chain Programme proceeds through Decision Point 2 to 4 (Business Justification) and that work commences on Activity 5 (Delivery).
- Approved Combined Authority funding of £2,000,000 for the West Yorkshire Supply Chain Programme, with a total scheme cost of £2,375,000.
- Approved that future approvals for the West Yorkshire Supply Chain Programme are made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary attached to the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sarah Bowes |