Planning

Leedswatch Radio System

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 13:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring the "Leedswatch Radio System," intended to establish future contractual arrangements for a digital radio solution to support the Leedswatch Security Team. The tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the region of UKE42, United Kingdom. Key dates include the submission deadline for expressions of interest and clarification questions by 24th October 2025. This procurement is below the threshold and employs a tender initiation type, with updates indicating a change in the submission route now requiring submissions via email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) as they are noted to be suitable for this opportunity. Businesses specialising in IT consulting, digital communication solutions, and support services are well-positioned to compete. The project is set to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude by 30th March 2027, providing prospective contractors the chance to engage in delivering cutting-edge solutions and expand their client base through collaboration with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leedswatch Radio System

Notice Description

procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a 'digital radio' solution to support the work of the Leedswatch Security Team.

Planning Information

response to an enquiry does not relate to commercially confidential matters, the City Council will copy the response to all organisations who have expressed an interest in this exercise. Expressions of Interest and any clarification questions must be submitted via its.procurement@leeds.gov.uk by 24th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064219-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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