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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Workforce Management Solution Pre Market Engagement". This process falls under the IT software package industry category and is aimed at procuring a Workforce Management System that includes implementation, licences, support, consultancy, storage, and other services. Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, this particular process is crucial for refining their procurement strategy ahead of the formal tendering phase. Key dates include a deadline for potential suppliers to engage in preliminary market enquiries by responding to a form by 31st July 2026, with future notices planned for 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for software and IT service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to be suitable for these businesses. With an estimated contract value of £1.35 million and a potential extension until 2036, this long-term procurement could be particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in technology solutions, enterprise implementation, and software support services. This engagement is designed to gather insights from the market to inform the final tender documents, thus enabling the most suitable businesses to prepare for the forthcoming tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Workforce Management Solution Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

WYP are looking to procure a Workforce Management System. The requirement will include implementation, licences, support, consultancy, storage and other associated services. Before going out to tender, WYP wish to undertake Pre Market Enagement to help refine their procurement strategy and ITT documentation.

Planning Information

Potential Suppliers are invited to review and respond to a PME Microsoft Form. https://forms.office.com/e/AMHyC4TmfX

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d084
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069017-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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