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Best Start in Life - School Based Commission to provide strategic leadership, expertise and co-ordination to strengthen early years practice across the City of York

City of York Council · Local authority

In brief

City of York Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 15 February 2027.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 13 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

City of York Council are seeking to commission a school or school‑led partnership to provide strategic leadership, expertise, and coordination that strengthens early years practice across York. This commission sits within the wider Best Start in Life (BSIL) plan and will directly support the city's ambition that every child experiences connection, support, and belonging from pregnancy to age five. The commissioned partner will work alongside the local authority, York-based schools, RISE Reception Networks, Stronger Practice Hubs, Family Hubs, early years settings, and neighbourhood teams to improve the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) and reduce inequalities across the city.

Should I bid?

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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.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 6 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100757-2026

About the buyer

City of York CouncilLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice 100757-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.