--- title: "Accessibility Design Reference Group" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-23" --- # Accessibility Design Reference Group Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05acf7.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement opportunity titled "Accessibility Design Reference Group". This process is focused on the services industry, specifically under the category of community, social, and personal services, and seeks to engage an independent organisation to manage an Accessibility Design Reference Group (ADRG). The project aims to tackle transportation access barriers across West Yorkshire by utilising the lived experiences of individuals facing disabilities and other accessibility challenges. The tender is set under the open procedure, supporting electronic submissions in English, with the deadline for submissions scheduled for 21 May 2026. The contract, valued at £420,000, is anticipated to run from 13 August 2026 to 13 August 2029, with an optional extension available, facilitating extensive engagement over a potential four-year period. This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in community and social services, as well as those adept at facilitating inclusive environments. Ideal candidates are organisations with experience in disability advocacy, transport consultancy, or community outreach. The contract enables a close partnership with the Combined Authority, which would allow businesses to establish themselves as key players in regional transport initiatives, strengthening their portfolio in accessibility and public sector projects. Additionally, the clear emphasis on quality over price (70% versus 30%) suggests that organisations with innovative proposals and proven expertise in managing diverse stakeholder groups are particularly well-suited for competitive advantage. ## Notice The Combined Authority is looking to award a three-year contract to an independent organisation to recruit, manage and facilitate a new Accessibility Design Reference Group (ADRG). The ADRG membership will consist of individuals with lived experience of disabilities, long-term health conditions, including both physical and non-physical impairments, and other accessibility barriers. In addition, soft quota of other relevant personal characteristics is to be agreed with the supplier upon inception, including for example a wide geographical spread, sex and ethnicity. The group's primary purpose is to leverage the lived experience of members to constructively give views on barriers to accessing transport across all modes and act as scheme design reference support. By doing so, members will help identify and remove barriers to transport across West Yorkshire, helping to make our network work for everyone. Whilst there may not be a consensus on how barriers can be addressed, engaging with ADRG members will help us to consider multiple perspectives when developing proposals. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98972&B= Process for responding: Please express an interest via the above link. Interested suppliers should register their interest in this PME event by responding to this PME notice through the Combined Authorities YORtender procurement portal. YORtender may require you to register prior to accessing the event. The PME event will be on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 10am and will be held virtually. Details on how to access and attend the event will be shared nearer to the date, to all who have registered their interest. Following the PME event, a PME questionnaire will be released to suppliers. Suppliers which do not want to complete and submit a questionnaire will not be precluded from participating in future PME events or the tender process itself. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037171-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £420,000 | | Lots value | £420,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037171-2026 - 10 Oct 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064265-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037171-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064265-2025 10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102682&TID100107896&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98972&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98972&B=Processforresponding:Pleaseexpressaninterestviatheabovelink.InterestedsuppliersshouldregistertheirinterestinthisPMEeventbyrespondingtothisPMEnoticethroughtheCombinedAuthoritiesYORtenderprocurementportal.YORtendermayrequireyoutoregisterpriortoaccessingtheevent.ThePMEeventwillbeonTuesday21stOctober2025at10amandwillbeheldvirtually.Detailsonhowtoaccessandattendtheeventwillbesharednearertothedate,toallwhohaveregisteredtheirinterest.FollowingthePMEevent,aPMEquestionnairewillbereleasedtosuppliers.SupplierswhichdonotwanttocompleteandsubmitaquestionnairewillnotbeprecludedfromparticipatinginfuturePMEeventsorthetenderprocessitself. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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