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Accessibility Tool

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 May 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a project titled "Accessibility Tool" by West Yorkshire Combined Authority is now in the award stage, having been completed on 12th May 2026. As a sub-central government public authority, they have procured through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competitive bidding. The procurement falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on IT and research-related consultancy services. The headquarters are located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The project scope includes acquiring an off-the-shelf transport accessibility tool for multi-modal accessibility assessments, among other functions. The awarded contract period begins on 15th May 2026, with a potential extension up to 15th May 2029, subject to the achievement of service level agreements (SLAs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT consultancy, software development, and related services. Podaris Limited, an SME based in London, successfully secured the contract, indicating that small and medium enterprises are competitive contenders in such procurements. Companies that specialise in developing and supporting software tools, especially those offering consultancy services within the public transportation sector, may find similar procurement opportunities highly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, businesses able to deliver service level agreement-compliant solutions with flexibility for future project adaptations are well-positioned to engage in similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Tool

Notice Description

The Combined Authority is seeking to procure a off-the-shelf transport Accessibility Tool to support multi-modal accessibility assessment, scenario testing, policy development, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06970a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043636-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PODARIS

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