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BT319 E&C Core Development package for Bands 2 to 6

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Westminster City Council, located in London, involves the BT319 E&C Core Development package for Bands 2 to 6. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy, reached the award stage on 7th January 2026, with an active contract awarded to Grumbolds Ltd. The restricted tender method concluded with a contract value of £34,800, and the contract period spans from 30th October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement process aimed to ensure consistency in core skills and competencies within specified bands and included a closing date for submissions on 18th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and organisations within the research consultancy sector to expand their business portfolio through involvement in public sector projects. Given its focus on core skill development and consultancy services, businesses that specialise in training, consultancy, and skills development would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of Westminster City Council as the contracting authority underlines the credibility and potential for long-term partnerships for businesses that meet the tender's suitability criteria, including SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Title

BT319 E&C Core Development package for Bands 2 to 6

Notice Description

The aim and objective of the core development package is to ensure uniformity and consistency regarding core skills and competencies required at relevant bands. This of course does not negate the enhanced skills, competencies and capabilities that might be required in specialist roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f96356e-eebb-492c-8ffe-00746003f0a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbd0174-36f0-44c5-9d37-323c08b7ad97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted Tender
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRUMBOLDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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