Planning

AI Policy Tool

  • City of York Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-064393

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ad46

Published 10 October 2025, 6:24pm



Scope

Description

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.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 12 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
  • Possible extension to 12 December 2028
  • 3 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UKE21 - York

Engagement

Engagement deadline

17 October 2025

Engagement process description

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.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


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