Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services
City of York CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £9,900,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
17 September 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
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. No action is required at this stage. Further details will be provided in the formal tender documentation upon publication.
Eligibility & compliance
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.
Contact & helpdesk
For enquiries please contact: Commissioning & Commercial Procurement Team at Email: integratedcommissioning@york.gov.uk
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
TOM WILLOUGHBY LIMITED
£535,632
total awarded
- 2
J.P. DEVELOPERS LIMITED
£1m
total awarded
- 3
PINNACLE CONSERVATION LIMITED
£242,012
total awarded
- 4
TAYE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LTD
£143,585
total awarded
- 5
THE TOGETHER GROUP CONSTRUCTION LTD
£526,629
total awarded
TOM WILLOUGHBY LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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City of York CouncilKey Dates
Published
17 September 2025
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
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