Programme manager appointment for transformation in learning disability and autism services

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

06 May 2026 at 07:13

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

City of York Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the role of a programme manager to lead the transformation in learning disability and autism services. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process has reached the contract amendment stage as of 6th May 2026, with a recent amendment extending the contract period from 6th May 2026 to 3rd November 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, initially awarding the contract to Resolve Management Consultancy Ltd. This process is managed in the York region, providing opportunities for businesses experienced in similar public authority contracts.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in learning disabilities and autism. The contract's focus on service transformation could significantly benefit businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. SMEs with innovative management solutions and familiarity with public sector regulations would be well-suited to this tender, especially given the potential for contract renewal subject to certain approvals. Businesses providing a strong track record in service improvement and change management for similar sectors would find this an ideal opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Programme manager appointment for transformation in learning disability and autism services

Notice Description

Programme manager appointment for transformation in learning disability and autism services on behalf of Adult Social Care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESOLVE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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