Planning

Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 13:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 13:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to create an Approved Provider List (APL) 4 aimed at delivering Community-Based Services throughout York. This initiative encompasses a wide array of health and social work services, under the industry category of services, with a substantial procurement value ranging from £9,900,000 to a gross amount of £11,880,000. The process is governed by the legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54 and will utilize an open procedure. A market engagement event, pivotal for potential providers, is scheduled for 31st October 2025, with a deadline for participation registration by 28th October 2025. The formal tender notice is expected to be published by mid-December 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2029. The location for delivery of these services is York, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE21).

This procurement process represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for organisations within the voluntary and community sectors, social enterprises, and private sector providers. It is designed to foster collaboration and encourages partnerships and consortia to participate. Services sought include community outreach, support for independent living, and culturally diverse community programs, among others, promoting innovation and a person-centred approach. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering flexible and inclusive community-based services are ideal candidates. The opportunity also allows for the development of robust partnerships with the City of York Council, expanding market reach and potentially capturing a significant share of the social care market in York.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services

Notice Description

City of York Council is seeking to engage with potential providers ahead of a formal procurement process to establish an Approved Provider List (APL) 4 for the delivery of Community-Based Services across York. This preliminary market engagement aims to: * Inform the market of the Council's intentions * Gather feedback to help shape the procurement approach * Understand provider capacity, innovation, and interest * Promote transparency and collaboration The Council is committed to commissioning flexible, person-centred services that promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. The APL will support the delivery of a wide range of community-based services that respond to local needs and priorities. Scope of Services The APL is expected to include, but not be limited to: * Community outreach and engagement * Support for independent living * Day opportunities and social inclusion activities * Peer support and befriending * Services for culturally diverse communities * Support for carers and families * Preventative and early intervention services

Planning Information

The City of York Council will be hosting a Market Engagement event for this upcoming procurement via a Teams video call starting from 1pm on Friday 31st October 2025. In order to be able to attend this event on Teams you will need to book tickets through the website www.eventbrite.co.uk and we have created a dedicated page and a link to this is provided below: Eventbrite page for this market engagement event, here's the link for the notice: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-for-apl-for-community-based-services-tickets-1715605053899 The deadline for booking tickets and when the opportunity to attend the Teams video call Market Engagement event for APL4 - Community-Based Services is at 12:00noon on Tuesday 28th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057744-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Woolford
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
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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