AwardedAwarded 9 October 2026

109321 - West Yorkshire Music Network 2

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

West Yorkshire Combined Authority awarded leisure and events work to Music Leeds on 9 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 17 months, up to 29 months with extensions, starting 6 November 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.

What the notice says

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a delivery partner to manage and deliver West Yorkshire Music Network Phase 2 between November 2026 and March 2029. The contract forms part of the Combined Authority's You Can Make It Here creative industries programme and will support the growth, resilience, inclusivity and connectivity of the West Yorkshire music sector. The successful provider will deliver a coherent, inclusive and region-wide programme of activity that strengthens collaboration across the music ecosystem, facilitates knowledge sharing, develops skills and capacity, and amplifies the profile and voice of the sector. The network will build upon the foundations established during Phase 1 and work alongside the newly established West Yorkshire Music Board.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Music Leeds (SME)
2 bids received
£200,000
Awarded 9 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 020223-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 073594-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 095834-2026

Last time this was bought

Development of West Yorkshire Creative Health System

Awarded
2 March 2026
Value
£940,000
Bids
5
Contract ends
31 January 2028

Matched on West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Procurements

91

Awards

48

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    Arts Council EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestResearch and development, Training

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £15kestimated
  2. Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA

    Cheshire East CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £180kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  4. Gardening and Landscaping Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Filton Festival 2027

    Filton Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £28kestimated

From notice 020223-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 9 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 October 2026.