--- title: "Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059c64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059c64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059c64.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059c64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059c64.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057744-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLE21 York | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 13:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057744-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 13:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057399-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057744-2025 18th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057399-2025 17th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.york.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-for-apl-for-community-based-services-tickets-1715605053899 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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