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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06abb2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abb2

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is undergoing a preliminary market engagement for a project titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure" within the services industry category. This initiative aims to identify a service partner to support the authority's network infrastructure and provide consultancy and related services. Located in Leeds, UK, the planning stage is currently in progress, with a scheduled engagement milestone due on 15th June 2026. The process anticipates suppliers’ involvement to shape the final Statement of Requirements and budget, leading up to the contract start date on 2nd December 2026. The tender is valued at £1,000,000 and persists in ensuring that Digital and Technology Services (DTS) within the authority are optimally supported.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, wide area network services, and computer network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's focus on delivering innovative technology solutions. The successful service partner will collaborate closely with the Combined Authority’s DTS team, enhancing capabilities across multiple locations, including 10 bus stations in West Yorkshire, and ensuring value for money. The opportunity to extend the contract beyond its initial terms further signifies potential for long-term collaboration and growth for the appointed supplier.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority would like to invite interested suppliers to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement activity to support development of the project described below. The main aims of engagement include: gaining market insights, understanding best market practices, shaping the final Statement of Requirements and budget. The purpose of this project is to identify a service partner who will support CA' network infrastructure, supply additional technology requirements and provide consultancy and related services. The appointed partner will work closely with the Digital and Technology Services (DTS) Team and support our organisation's technology needs and ensuring value for money. The DTS Team is responsible for all the technology solutions to ensure that the Combined Authority is equipped with the best suited modern technology and advice to fulfil its business functions. We cater for the needs of our staff working from the office, at home and all Combined Authority buildings, which includes 10 Bus Stations in West Yorkshire. We provide a standard offering of equipment which is role based to approximately 1200 people working from multiple locations. The needs of the business and staff are at the forefront of what DTS offer. The current support service contract expires on 1st December 2026 and is managed by the DTS Department.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105942&TID=100111063&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051996-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051996-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051996-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105942&TID=100111063&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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