Planning

Pre Market Engagement - E-Learning and Learning Management System

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement - E-Learning and Learning Management System." This tender focuses on the provision of an E-Learning suite and Learning Management System (LMS) designed to provide mandatory induction and ongoing statutory training. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting e-learning services and human resources software, with a procurement value estimated at £216,666. The location of this procurement is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the West Yorkshire region. Potential bidders should note the market engagement milestone scheduled for 23 April 2026, with additional communication anticipated by 25 May 2026.

This procurement tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning solutions and human resources software packages to expand their footprint in the public sector. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority's requirement for a comprehensive training system could greatly benefit Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology-driven educational services. Participants in this tender will have the chance to secure a multi-year contract running from September 2026 to September 2029, with potential extensions available, allowing businesses to forge long-term relationships with a key public authority buyer.

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - E-Learning and Learning Management System

Notice Description

E-Learning suite and learning management system (LMS) to encompass all aspects of mandatory induction training and ongoing annual statutory training

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103498&TID=100108692&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031786-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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