Planning

Floating support WCC Housing Needs

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a service titled "Floating support WCC Housing Needs," aimed at providing a borough-wide floating support service to prevent homelessness. This initiative falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is classified as a sub-central government procurement by a public authority. The service contract, planned to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029, is located in London, UK. According to the UK1 Pipeline notice, the communication of further details is anticipated by 2nd March 2026, and the procurement stage is focused on planning.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those adept at addressing individual support needs to maintain housing tenure. Companies capable of delivering innovative and effective support services can leverage this opportunity for significant business growth, expanding their portfolio within the public sector. As the specific procurement method and type of procurement process are yet to be announced, businesses should prepare to articulate their expertise in preventing homelessness and their capability to serve the populations in question. The planning nature of this notice encourages organisations to remain vigilant for subsequent notices to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming bidding opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Floating support WCC Housing Needs

Notice Description

Borough wide floating support service which aims to prevent homelessness by addressing individual's support needs to ensure they don't lose housing tenure. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05235d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026589-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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