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City of York Council · Local authority

In brief

City of York Council has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 months, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 10 December 2025.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 89 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

City of York Council (CYC) is seeking market information from suppliers who can provide systems to support our exploration of an AI transcription tool within our Children's Services. We are exploring the market to identify potential suppliers. We're seeking technology solutions that enhance usability and streamline processes, particularly for those colleagues that are currently burdened by an administrative workload. Responses from suppliers who may not currently provide specific functionality, but could deliver such features within our required timeframe, are welcome. If the deadline is missed, please contact the Procurement team for details. Available via Yortender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 064388-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 064392-2025

About the buyer

City of York CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

92

Awards

50

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

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From notice 064388-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 10 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.