---
title: "Accessibility Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06970a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Accessibility Tool

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06970a

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## Summary

The procurement process for a project titled "Accessibility Tool" by West Yorkshire Combined Authority is now in the award stage, having been completed on 12th May 2026. As a sub-central government public authority, they have procured through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competitive bidding. The procurement falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on IT and research-related consultancy services. The headquarters are located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The project scope includes acquiring an off-the-shelf transport accessibility tool for multi-modal accessibility assessments, among other functions. The awarded contract period begins on 15th May 2026, with a potential extension up to 15th May 2029, subject to the achievement of service level agreements (SLAs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT consultancy, software development, and related services. Podaris Limited, an SME based in London, successfully secured the contract, indicating that small and medium enterprises are competitive contenders in such procurements. Companies that specialise in developing and supporting software tools, especially those offering consultancy services within the public transportation sector, may find similar procurement opportunities highly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, businesses able to deliver service level agreement-compliant solutions with flexibility for future project adaptations are well-positioned to engage in similar public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Combined Authority is seeking to procure a off-the-shelf transport Accessibility Tool to support multi-modal accessibility assessment, scenario testing, policy development, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043636-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2026 - 15 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PODARIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043636-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043636-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16016
  Request to quote documen

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.podaris.com/
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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