Scope
Reference
2425-0142
Description
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA), Policing, Fire and Crime, is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, the purpose of which is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the services available in relation to the market for a Youth Commission, enabling young people aged 10-25 to support, challenge and inform the work of the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Police and partner agencies.
The YNYCA would like to invite suppliers to respond to key questions via our market engagement questionnaire. The document can be obtained from the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and completed questionnaires should be returned via the same portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 May 2025
Engagement process description
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA), Policing, Fire and Crime, is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, the purpose of which is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the services available in relation to the market for a Youth Commission, enabling young people aged 10-25 to support, challenge and inform the work of the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Police and partner agencies.
The YNYCA would like to invite suppliers to respond to key questions via our market engagement questionnaire. The document can be obtained from the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and completed questionnaires should be returned via the same portal.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGQ-6583-JYGR
County Hall, Racecourse Lane
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Contact name: James Buckley
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government