---
title: "AI Policy Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad46"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# AI Policy Tool

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad46

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## Summary

The City of York Council is in the planning stage of procuring an AI Policy Tool specifically designed for its Children's Services department. With the aim of sourcing cutting-edge technology, this tender seeks market input from potential suppliers who have the capability to support the Social Work Team in enhancing policy management and compliance. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with a deadline for market engagement responses set for 17 October 2025. This initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is expected to serve the UK region of UKE21.

This procurement presents an appealing opportunity for businesses specialising in AI solutions and software development, particularly those aiming to support public sector operations. Companies with a focus on creating office and computing machinery, as well as information systems, are well-suited to engage in this opportunity. Additionally, the contract is open to SMEs, providing a platform for smaller enterprises to compete and expand their presence in the public sector market. With a contract period starting in December 2025, interested suppliers should position themselves to enhance the City of York Council’s operational capabilities through innovative technological solutions.

## Notice

The City of York Council (CYC) is seeking market information from suppliers who can provide an AI Policy Assistant to support our Children's Services. We are exploring the market to identify potential suppliers. The Policy Assistant will be tailored specifically for the Children's Social Work Team. It will assist the team, in navigating the complexities of our of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, consistency, and quality in their practice. The engine will streamline policy management, enhance communication, and provide on-demand access to essential guidance, ultimately empowering the team.

### Planning Information

RFI via Yortender https://yortender.eu-supply.com
May be followed by subsequent engagement.
If you are unable to respond or entirely miss the engagement period. Please do not hesitate to contact CYC's Procurement team for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 17:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2025
  10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com

## Provenance

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