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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 28 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking information to understand the available solutions that support candidate assessment and selection as part of a wider recruitment and talent acquisition process. This may include but not limited to, online psychometric, behavioural and aptitude assessment tools that enable employers to evaluate candidates' potential, workplace behaviours, learning agility and suitability for specific roles. Suppliers who can provide the above are invited to email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by Monday 26th October, and if possible, provide the following information: • Main contact name, email, and phone number for…Read the full description
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking information to understand the available solutions that support candidate assessment and selection as part of a wider recruitment and talent acquisition process. This may include but not limited to, online psychometric, behavioural and aptitude assessment tools that enable employers to evaluate candidates' potential, workplace behaviours, learning agility and suitability for specific roles. Suppliers who can provide the above are invited to email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by Monday 26th October, and if possible, provide the following information: • Main contact name, email, and phone number for follow-up communication. • Any frameworks you are currently associated with. • Link to your website including a link to any available demonstration • Any additional comments or feedback based on the information provided. Please note that this request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition. At this time a procurement exercise has yet to be determined. Further confirmation will follow regarding the intention of WYFRS regarding this solution. WYFRS reserve the right to discuss requirements with any supplier beyond this initial notice before any competitive tender process is undertaken. We also recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system, 'In-tend,' at the following link https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register . This will ensure that if a competitive tender procedure is undertaken, you will already have access to the documentation once live.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 095747-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

42

Awards

26

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. The People's Network E-bikes - Customer Subscription, Service, Technology and Fleet Management Platform Provider

    South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityYorkshire and the HumberIT services and software

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £300kestimated
  2. Procurement of an HR and Payroll System

    Look Ahead Care and Support LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated
  3. Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

    Maiden Erlegh TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestOffice supplies and equipment, IT services and software

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £6mestimated
  4. PN365 - Patient Engagement Portal

    Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustYorkshire and the HumberIT services and software

    Open12 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £250kestimated
  5. Unified Customer Contact and Force Control Room Solution

    York and North Yorkshire Combined AuthorityYorkshire and the HumberIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Open13 days left

    £15mestimated

From notice 095747-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 October 2026.