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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Older People Day Opportunity Services" was conducted by Westminster City Council, in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This procurement initiative aimed to enhance older people's day opportunity services across the Bi-Borough area, specifically targeting social work services without accommodation. The tender was classified under CPV code 85312000, with services delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, above the threshold, and covered the planning and award stages. The tender was published in February 2025, with procurement completion announced on 3rd February 2026. With a total contract value of £23,193,918, the services aim to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs. By engaging in the provision of services like community support, age well centres, and day centres, businesses can benefit from long-term contracts, further reinforced by potential extensions beyond the initial term. Enterprises specialising in social work services, healthcare, and community support will find this project beneficial, with the potential to reinforce community ties and support individuals with complex needs. The flexible nature of the outsourced services—ranging from home-based to centre-based care—allows businesses to leverage their strengths and expertise to enhance service delivery in London's vibrant and diverse socio-economic landscape.

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Notice Title

Older People Day Opportunity Services

Notice Description

Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea recommissioned older people's day opportunity services across the Bi-Borough area to offer a wide range of flexible services that can adapt to people's changing needs whilst offering targeted support where required. The procurement was divided into three overarching service areas: Community Support, Age Well Centres/Hubs and Day Centres, comprising 12 sub-lots in total. Eleven sub-lots have been awarded. Lot 2C was not awarded because the tenders received did not meet the minimum requirements set out in the tender documents. Westminster City Council acted as the contracting authority for the procurement. Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will each enter into their own sovereign contracts with the successful providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecb03ce3-9a6d-4fea-a80c-0db83299e47e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d822f439-4400-44c3-a792-96df89aa2aea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,193,918 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,193,918 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
6
Supplier Names

AGE UK KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

AGE UK WESTMINSTER

HOUSING 21

LONDON CARE

OCTAVIA HOUSING

OPEN AGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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