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Asset Management Solution

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, based in Leeds, is initiating a procurement process to acquire an IT Asset Management Solution for the West Yorkshire Police. This process is currently in the planning stage, with significant initial activities focused on Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to refine the procurement strategy. The engagement aims to explore supplier capabilities, market readiness, and contractual conditions for a proposed contract valued at an estimated £1.5 million to £1.8 million GBP for goods, specifically in the IT software package category. Interested parties are encouraged to register and respond by 31st August 2026 through the provided portal, indicating this process is in the planning stage with a contract period anticipated to start from 1st July 2027.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialised in developing software package solutions. The engagement phase aims to optimise the final procurement approach to ensure it meets the operational and business needs of the West Yorkshire Police. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage. The procurement approach will likely consider a variety of pricing models and implementation strategies, offering multiple avenues for potential suppliers to align their competencies with the Force's requirements. This specific tender, with its substantial contract value and focus on IT solutions, could prove beneficial for businesses eager to expand their footprint in the public sector IT landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asset Management Solution

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) is seeking to undertake Pre-Market Engagement (PME) with potential suppliers to help assess the readiness of its requirements and procurement approach for an IT Asset Management Solution. Through this engagement, WYP wishes to gain feedback from the market regarding: The proposed specification and requirements. Supplier capabilities and market maturity. Appropriate contractual terms and conditions. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and service measures. Pricing models and implementation approaches. The proposed Invitation to Tender (ITT) strategy. WYP invites interested providers to respond to a series of questions designed to inform the development of the procurement and ensure the resulting solution meets the Force's operational and business requirements.

Planning Information

If you are interested in participating in this PME, please register on our https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome portal. This will allow you to view and submit your PME response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073286-2026
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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