Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services

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    "description": "City of York Council is seeking to engage with potential providers ahead of a formal procurement process to establish an Approved Provider List (APL) 4 for the delivery of Community-Based Services across York.\nThis preliminary market engagement aims to:\n•\tInform the market of the Council's intentions\n•\tGather feedback to help shape the procurement approach\n•\tUnderstand provider capacity, innovation, and interest\n•\tPromote transparency and collaboration\nThe Council is committed to commissioning flexible, person-centred services that promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. The APL will support the delivery of a wide range of community-based services that respond to local needs and priorities.\nScope of Services\nThe APL is expected to include, but not be limited to:\n•\tCommunity outreach and engagement\n•\tSupport for independent living\n•\tDay opportunities and social inclusion activities\n•\tPeer support and befriending\n•\tServices for culturally diverse communities\n•\tSupport for carers and families\n•\tPreventative and early intervention services",
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        "description": "The City of York Council will be hosting a Market Engagement event for this upcoming procurement via a Teams video call starting from 1pm on Friday 31st October 2025. In order to be able to attend this event on Teams you will need to book tickets through the website www.eventbrite.co.uk and we have created a dedicated page and a link to this is provided below:\nEventbrite page for this market engagement event, here's the link for the notice: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-for-apl-for-community-based-services-tickets-1715605053899\nThe deadline for booking tickets and when the opportunity to attend the Teams video call Market Engagement event for APL4  - Community-Based Services is at 12:00noon on Tuesday 28th October 2025."
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    "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.\nThe APL will enable the Council to commission flexible, person-centred services that promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for residents of all ages and backgrounds.\nThe Approved Provider List will cover a broad range of community-based services, including but not limited to:\n•\tCommunity outreach and engagement\n•\tSupport for independent living\n•\tDay opportunities and social inclusion activities\n•\tPeer support and befriending\n•\tServices tailored to culturally diverse communities\n•\tSupport for carers and families\n•\tPreventative and early intervention services\nEligibility Criteria\nThis opportunity will be open to any interested providers including but not limited to:\n•\tVoluntary and community sector organisations\n•\tSocial enterprises\n•\tPrivate sector providers\n•\tPartnerships and consortia\nApplicants must demonstrate:\n•\tProven experience in delivering community-based services\n•\tCommitment to co-production and person-centred approaches\n•\tRobust safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks\n•\tAbility to work collaboratively with the Council and other stakeholders\nEstimated Tender Publication Date: mid December 2025\nContract Start Date: April 2026\nContract Duration: 3 years (with potential for extension)\nNext Steps\nThis is a pipeline notice only. No action is required at this stage. Further details will be provided in the formal tender documentation upon publication.\nFor enquiries please contact:\nCommissioning & Commercial Procurement Team at\nEmail: integratedcommissioning@york.gov.uk",
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