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York River Walk Engagement

City of York Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 14:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "York River Walk Engagement" project was initiated by the City of York Council, located in York, United Kingdom. This project, a legacy initiative under the Ousewem programme, aims to connect the community with the local rivers and implement nature-based solutions. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically artistic services, and was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31 March 2027, with a gross value of £106,560. The tender phase was active and concluded on 15 May 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in artistic and community engagement services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The York River Walk project invites innovative solutions to enhance public interaction with local waterways, making it suitable for businesses focused on urban planning and environmental conservation. The contract was awarded to Innovate Educate Ltd, a York-based SME, demonstrating the council's commitment to engaging local talent in transformative city projects. Emphasising a 60:40 quality-to-price ratio, this project underscores the importance of delivering high-quality creative and environmental solutions.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£88,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of York Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Innovate Educate Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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