Planning

West Yorkshire Music Network 2

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage for a tender titled "West Yorkshire Music Network 2," aimed at the recreation and entertainment sector. The Authority is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, and is classified as a sub-central government entity. This procurement process seeks to continue and enhance the West Yorkshire Music Network, focusing on broadening its digital presence, boosting regional engagement, and supporting underrepresented communities. Key aspects of the planning phase include a virtual Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event scheduled for 16th March 2026, intended to guide interested suppliers in expressing a formal interest via the Combined Authority's YORtender portal. Suppliers must engage with the portal, especially if not previously registered, by this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and cultural services industry, particularly those invested in music, networking, and community engagement. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with consortium approaches encouraged to foster comprehensive collaboration. The contract amounting to £250,000 with a gross value of £300,000, runs from 7th August 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewals. Businesses with capabilities in enhancing music ecosystems, delivering artistic services, or increasing digital outreach and sector development can leverage this opportunity to amplify their presence and contribute to the cultural and economic priorities of West Yorkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Yorkshire Music Network 2

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) is looking to appoint an organisation, with consortium approaches strongly encouraged, to continue the delivery of the West Yorkshire Music Network (the Network). The appointee will build on the foundations of the Network's initial phase and continue to strengthen the West Yorkshire Region's music ecosystem, by coordinating an inclusive, region-wide network that supports music creators, businesses, organisations, and their supply chains, through improved connectivity, accessible information and knowledge sharing, collaborative opportunities and targeted sector development activity. The next phase is expected to evolve the Network's digital presence, expand its reach across all five West Yorkshire districts, enhance engagement with underrepresented communities, and deepen the quality and consistency of events, networking, and professional support. The retender aims to ensure the Network becomes a sustainable, well-connected resource that reflects the diversity of West Yorkshire's music sector, fosters collaboration, amplifies local talent and activity, and provides responsive support that aligns with regional cultural, economic, and skills priorities.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103503&TID=100108697&B= Process for responding: Please express an interest via the above link. Interested suppliers should register their interest in this PME event by responding to this PME notice through the Combined Authorities YORtender procurement portal. YORtender may require you to register as a supplier (if not already registered) prior to accessing the event. The PME event will be on Monday 16th March 2026 at 1pm and will be held virtually. Details on how to access and attend the event will be shared nearer to the date, to all who have registered their interest. Following the PME event, a PME questionnaire will be released to suppliers. Suppliers which do not want to complete and submit a questionnaire will not be precluded from participating in future PME events or the tender process itself.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020223-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
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
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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