Planning

Emergency Security Provision WCC Housing Needs

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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23 May 2025 at 13:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 08:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Westminster City Council for the "Emergency Security Provision WCC Housing Needs," located in London, UK. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on security and emergency services within non-hostel accommodation settings, such as hotels and day centres. This process is in the planning stage, with an anticipated contract period beginning on 1st September 2025 and lasting until 31st August 2026. A future notice is expected to be issued by 2nd June 2025. This notice follows the legal framework governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 and is currently categorized as a UK1 Pipeline notice, indicating that detailed opportunities are forthcoming but not yet available.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in security and emergency services to engage in Westminster City Council’s initiative aimed at addressing housing needs through non-hostel accommodation. Ideal candidates include security firms, concierge service providers, and suppliers of emergency equipment who are capable of delivering services within half a mile of the borough boundary of Westminster. The procurement is structured to cater to small and medium-sized enterprises, with the project budget for emergency hotel services estimated at £5,000,000 and security services at £1,700,000 over a three-year span, exclusive of VAT. This is a prime opportunity for businesses that prioritise innovative, client-focused service solutions and have the resilience to manage complex requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Security Provision WCC Housing Needs

Notice Description

Concierge services with security expertise in non-hostel accommodation settings, such as hotels and day centres. Suppliers please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline notice only and is not a current opportunity. Further information will be provided in subsequent notices.

Planning Information

The date of the online consultation workshop event will be Tuesday 29th April at 3pm to 4.30pm. The workshop will explore the commissioning of Westminster based hotel and concierge opportunities for rough sleepers and is primarily aimed at existing and potential suppliers of these services - and suppliers of associated services - to Westminster residents. It will also explore the timescales for procurements the implementation of the recently adapted Responsible Procurement policy and its impact on tenders To request your attendance please register with Schaudhry1@westminster.gov.uk- by end of Friday 25th April 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026620-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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