---
title: "Pre-Market Engagement: York and North Yorkshire Independent Victim Advocate Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065463"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

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

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065463

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013643-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| 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 | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY POLICING, FIRE AND CRIME DIRECTORATE |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 17:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013643-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013643-2026
  13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=5412dd33-81ca-4191-82d6-a0bc9eb64b89
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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