---
title: "York River Walk Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# York River Walk Engagement

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504fe

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE EDUCATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2026
- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015970-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015970-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ieltd.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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