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BT281 - Children's Services savings consultancy

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BT281 - Children's Services savings consultancy" was conducted by Westminster City Council and falls under the services industry category, specifically financial consultancy services, indicated by CPV code 66171000. The tender relates to a comprehensive financial review and benchmarking of social care spending and is located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has reached completion with the awarding of the contract to Mutual Ventures, announced on 1st May 2025. The contract period is set from 1st May 2025 to 31st July 2025, with the award being published on the same date as the announcement.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), well-suited to provide financial consultancy services. By participating, businesses can engage with public sector clients, potentially leading to further specialised consulting assignments. The procurement, valued at £98,000, sets an encouraging precedent for SMEs, such as the successful supplier Mutual Ventures, to leverage their expertise in delivering value-driven solutions in the UK public sector's consulting landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT281 - Children's Services savings consultancy

Notice Description

Financial review of social care spending and benchmarking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc281cf1-9224-4791-898f-6a74da282394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78073fad-23cf-4d3d-9b0a-45abf040aa62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
SW14 6QP
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUTUAL VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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