Planning

Pre-Market Engagement: York and North Yorkshire Independent Victim Advocate Service

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE

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Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Policing, Fire and Crime Directorate is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement: York and North Yorkshire Independent Victim Advocate Service." This procurement falls within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and will be conducted in the United Kingdom, particularly in the regions of UKE2 and UKE22. Business users interested in this opportunity should note the preliminary market engagement notice documented for potential respondents, with responses due by 15th March 2026. Future notices are expected by 1st May 2026. The contract value is estimated between £720,000 and £864,000 GBP, with the contract period slated from 4th January 2027 to 3rd January 2030. The document was published on 13th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the services domain, especially those specialising in health and social work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract lot requirements. As the procurement is designated under the light-touch regime, there could be flexible procurement methods, facilitating wider participation. Businesses with expertise in victim advocacy and support services might find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement: York and North Yorkshire Independent Victim Advocate Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this information pack is to inform the market of this forthcoming tender opportunity and to invite responses to a short questionnaire. Please access document and submit responses at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=5412dd33-81ca-4191-82d6-a0bc9eb64b89

Planning Information

Please access document and submit responses at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=5412dd33-81ca-4191-82d6-a0bc9eb64b89

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013643-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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