Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is undergoing a preliminary market engagement for a project titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure" within the services industry category. This initiative aims to identify a service partner to support the authority's network infrastructure and provide consultancy and related services. Located in Leeds, UK, the planning stage is currently in progress, with a scheduled engagement milestone due on 15th June 2026. The process anticipates suppliers’ involvement to shape the final Statement of Requirements and budget, leading up to the contract start date on 2nd December 2026. The tender is valued at £1,000,000 and persists in ensuring that Digital and Technology Services (DTS) within the authority are optimally supported.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, wide area network services, and computer network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's focus on delivering innovative technology solutions. The successful service partner will collaborate closely with the Combined Authority’s DTS team, enhancing capabilities across multiple locations, including 10 bus stations in West Yorkshire, and ensuring value for money. The opportunity to extend the contract beyond its initial terms further signifies potential for long-term collaboration and growth for the appointed supplier.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority would like to invite interested suppliers to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement activity to support development of the project described below. The main aims of engagement include: gaining market insights, understanding best market practices, shaping the final Statement of Requirements and budget. The purpose of this project is to identify a service partner who will support CA' network infrastructure, supply additional technology requirements and provide consultancy and related services. The appointed partner will work closely with the Digital and Technology Services (DTS) Team and support our organisation's technology needs and ensuring value for money. The DTS Team is responsible for all the technology solutions to ensure that the Combined Authority is equipped with the best suited modern technology and advice to fulfil its business functions. We cater for the needs of our staff working from the office, at home and all Combined Authority buildings, which includes 10 Bus Stations in West Yorkshire. We provide a standard offering of equipment which is role based to approximately 1200 people working from multiple locations. The needs of the business and staff are at the forefront of what DTS offer. The current support service contract expires on 1st December 2026 and is managed by the DTS Department.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105942&TID=100111063&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051996-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

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

72700000 - Computer network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 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
TLE4 West Yorkshire

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

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