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Cardinal Hulme Young People's Accommodation

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has initiated a procurement process for the Cardinal Hulme Young People’s Accommodation project within the housing services sector. The procurement, currently at the contract amendment stage, involves extending the existing contract duration to September 2025 to facilitate a smooth transition into re-procuring the services. Located in Westminster, London, this contract ensures the continued provision of essential services to prevent youth homelessness amidst increasing demand. Significant amendments have been made to the contract value, originally estimated at £2,202,499, now adjusted to £2,426,188 due to service modifications. This procurement is guided by legal regulations, ensuring compliance with public contract requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in housing services, particularly those adept at managing accommodation projects. The services require continuity and consistent support, making it ideal for experienced housing service providers with knowledge of the region and its unique challenges. Small and medium enterprises focusing on social services and youth welfare can benefit greatly by competing, as the contract extension underscores the importance of local expertise to maintain service stability. The Westminster City Council’s established relationship with local suppliers like Cardinal Hulme Centre highlights the potential advantages of engaging in this procurement, fostering business growth through collaborative, community-focused service delivery.

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Notice Title

Cardinal Hulme Young People's Accommodation

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot N/A

The nature and quantity of the services will be the same as provided for in the original contract. Only the expiry date of the contract will change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032282-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,426,188 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
schaudhry1@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDINAL HULME CENTRE

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