Scope
Description
City of York Council is preparing to launch a tender process to establish an Approved Provider List (APL) 4 for the delivery of Community-Based Services across York. This notice is issued to inform potential providers of the upcoming opportunity and to support early engagement.
The APL will enable the Council to commission flexible, person-centred services that promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for residents of all ages and backgrounds.
The Approved Provider List will cover a broad range of community-based services, including but not limited to:
• Community outreach and engagement
• Support for independent living
• Day opportunities and social inclusion activities
• Peer support and befriending
• Services tailored to culturally diverse communities
• Support for carers and families
• Preventative and early intervention services
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity will be open to any interested providers including but not limited to:
• Voluntary and community sector organisations
• Social enterprises
• Private sector providers
• Partnerships and consortia
Applicants must demonstrate:
• Proven experience in delivering community-based services
• Commitment to co-production and person-centred approaches
• Robust safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Council and other stakeholders
Estimated Tender Publication Date: mid December 2025
Contract Start Date: April 2026
Contract Duration: 3 years (with potential for extension)
Next Steps
This is a pipeline notice only. No action is required at this stage. Further details will be provided in the formal tender documentation upon publication.
For enquiries please contact:
Commissioning & Commercial Procurement Team at
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £9,900,000 excluding VAT
- £11,880,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKE21 - York
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
City of York Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVW-9426-LDJV
West Offices, Station Rise
York
YO1 6GA
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government