Tender

York River Walk Engagement

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has published a tender for the "York River Walk Engagement" project, classified under artistic services (CPV 92312000). This key initiative is part of the Ousewem programme, aiming to create a river walk that connects people to the natural and protective elements around York's rivers. The project, set in the UKE2 region of the United Kingdom, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 15th May 2025 at 16:00 BST. An enquiry period allowing for questions extends until 12th May 2025 at 13:00 BST. The project will commence on 4th June 2025 and is expected to conclude by 1st July 2026, with a total contract value estimated at £120,000 gross.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the artistic and service sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are actively encouraged to participate. With a 60:40 quality-to-price ratio for the award decision, businesses with strong portfolios in artistic and community engagement are well positioned to compete. The open competition procurement method ensures broad participation, fostering potential business growth through significant project involvement and visibility within the community.

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Notice Title

York River Walk Engagement

Notice Description

Delivery of a flagship legacy project for the Ousewem programme - a York River Walk that will connect people with the rivers that shape the city, and the nature-based solutions that are helping to protect it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015970-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Isak Lawton
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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