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title: "Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services"
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# Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/approved-provider-list-apl-4-community-based-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059c64). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** City of York Council: "Approved Provider List (APL) 4 - Community-Based Services". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £9,900,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [City of York Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/york-city-council-ons-e06000014)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £9,900,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKE21
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/approved-provider-list-apl-4-community-based-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059c64#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-059c64`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/approved-provider-list-apl-4-community-based-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059c64#tl-md)

## 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.
This preliminary market engagement aims to:
•	Inform the market of the Council's intentions
•	Gather feedback to help shape the procurement approach
•	Understand provider capacity, innovation, and interest
•	Promote transparency and collaboration
The 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.
Scope of Services
The APL is expected to include, but not be limited to:
•	Community outreach and engagement
•	Support for independent living
•	Day opportunities and social inclusion activities
•	Peer support and befriending
•	Services for culturally diverse communities
•	Support for carers and families
•	Preventative and early intervention services

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F057744-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-09-18T13:25:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-01T00:11:34.233Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-059c64