--- title: "West Yorkshire Music Network 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-06" --- # West Yorkshire Music Network 2 Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663c2.json) ## Summary West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage for a tender titled "West Yorkshire Music Network 2," aimed at the recreation and entertainment sector. The Authority is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, and is classified as a sub-central government entity. This procurement process seeks to continue and enhance the West Yorkshire Music Network, focusing on broadening its digital presence, boosting regional engagement, and supporting underrepresented communities. Key aspects of the planning phase include a virtual Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event scheduled for 16th March 2026, intended to guide interested suppliers in expressing a formal interest via the Combined Authority's YORtender portal. Suppliers must engage with the portal, especially if not previously registered, by this date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and cultural services industry, particularly those invested in music, networking, and community engagement. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with consortium approaches encouraged to foster comprehensive collaboration. The contract amounting to £250,000 with a gross value of £300,000, runs from 7th August 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewals. Businesses with capabilities in enhancing music ecosystems, delivering artistic services, or increasing digital outreach and sector development can leverage this opportunity to amplify their presence and contribute to the cultural and economic priorities of West Yorkshire. ## Notice West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) is looking to appoint an organisation, with consortium approaches strongly encouraged, to continue the delivery of the West Yorkshire Music Network (the Network). The appointee will build on the foundations of the Network's initial phase and continue to strengthen the West Yorkshire Region's music ecosystem, by coordinating an inclusive, region-wide network that supports music creators, businesses, organisations, and their supply chains, through improved connectivity, accessible information and knowledge sharing, collaborative opportunities and targeted sector development activity. The next phase is expected to evolve the Network's digital presence, expand its reach across all five West Yorkshire districts, enhance engagement with underrepresented communities, and deepen the quality and consistency of events, networking, and professional support. The retender aims to ensure the Network becomes a sustainable, well-connected resource that reflects the diversity of West Yorkshire's music sector, fosters collaboration, amplifies local talent and activity, and provides responsive support that aligns with regional cultural, economic, and skills priorities. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103503&TID=100108697&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 as a supplier (if not already registered) prior to accessing the event. The PME event will be on Monday 16th March 2026 at 1pm 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/020223-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92300000 - Entertainment services - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020223-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020223-2026 6th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103503&TID=100108697&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103503&TID=100108697&B=Processforresponding:Pleaseexpressaninterestviatheabovelink.InterestedsuppliersshouldregistertheirinterestinthisPMEeventbyrespondingtothisPMEnoticethroughtheCombinedAuthoritiesYORtenderprocurementportal.YORtendermayrequireyoutoregisterasasupplier(ifnotalreadyregistered)priortoaccessingtheevent.ThePMEeventwillbeonMonday16thMarch2026at1pmandwillbeheldvirtually.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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