Planning

Mobile Voice and Data Services

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Mobile Voice and Data Services". This involves a pre-market engagement to shape and inform the final requirements for this project. The authority, located in Leeds, is seeking a qualified partner to deliver these services and has categorized this under services within the industry. The market engagement notice was published on 7th May 2026, with a milestone engagement due by 21st May 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 31st August 2026 and could extend up until 2031. Key classifications for this tender include mobile telephone services, telephone networks, and data services, pointing to opportunities in the communications sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications companies specializing in mobile voice and data services to engage with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. With an engagement value of up to £60,000, it allows businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector. Firms with expertise in integrating mobile and data services, along with those capable of providing comprehensive network solutions, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Such businesses can contribute by leveraging their technological capabilities to meet the authority's requirements and enhance service delivery, furthering their reach into regional government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Voice and Data Services

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) would like to invite interested suppliers to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement activity to support the development of the project described below. The main aims of engagement questionnaire include gaining market insights, informing the market and shaping the final Statement of Requirements. West Yorkshire Combined Authority seeks to appoint a qualified partner to deliver mobile voice and data services.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105272&TID=100110411&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06933b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041869-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

32583000 - Data and voice media

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

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