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BT263 - Commissioning for Complexity

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "BT263 - Commissioning for Complexity," which falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services. This procurement, conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), involved direct procurement methods and sought services focusing on co-production, collaboration, understanding power dynamics, relational approaches, learning, and systems leadership. The contract, valued at £34,000, covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award was given to The Collaborate CIC on 8 April 2025, and the relevant award notice was published on 9 April 2025.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in business consultancy and management, specifically those adept at addressing complex system challenges through innovative approaches to collaboration and leadership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suitable, offering them a chance to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their business in the public sector. By cultivating expertise in complex system problem-solving and fostering strong partnerships with councils and other public bodies, such businesses can significantly enhance their growth potential and market presence.

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Notice Title

BT263 - Commissioning for Complexity

Notice Description

To develop the skills and knowledge needed to address complex system challenges with a focus on co-production, collaboration, understanding power dynamics, relational approaches, learning, and systems leadership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da745813-2916-462b-92ce-0ce050fa4ca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59d61ee-8620-4fcf-8d7d-e6b3af80318b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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

THE COLLABORATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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