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Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply & Support for Network Infrastructure

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

West Yorkshire Combined 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 £1,000,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 December 2026.

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

Usually high: a median of 11 bids per contract for this buyer (from 43 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

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 051996-2026

About the buyer

West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

67

Awards

23

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From notice 051996-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.