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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pol-Ed Platform Solution," aimed at enhancing the Pol Ed service through a modern, scalable, and secure digital platform. This procurement is classified under the software-related services industry category and is expected to be delivered in the West Yorkshire region of the United Kingdom. Potential suppliers are invited to engage with the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document available through the Bluelight e-tendering Portal by 7th August 2026. The procurement process, governed by UKPGA 2023/54, is expected to officially commence with a tender notice anticipated on 14th September 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies with expertise in developing digital platform solutions. The procurement method encourages engagement from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the project is suited for those capable of delivering innovative, scalable software services. Businesses that can meet the requirements for security and adaptability in digital platforms will likely find this an attractive opportunity for growth, offering a chance to be involved in significant regional digital development over a contract period spanning from January 2027 to January 2032, with potential renewals extending until 2037.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pol-Ed Platform Solution

Notice Description

Pol Ed is seeking to engage with the market to understand the availability of solutions capable of supporting the future delivery and national growth of the Pol Ed service through a modern, scalable and secure digital platform.

Planning Information

Potential Suppliers are invited to review and respond to a PME document available within the Bluelight e-tendering Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068212-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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