Full Potential: Employability Training Provider for Care-Experienced Young People

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 10:58

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Westminster City Council involves a government-funded initiative titled "Full Potential: Employability Training Provider for Care-Experienced Young People". This tender, categorised under services such as business and management consultancy, training programme services, and community action programme, seeks to engage providers who can deliver employability courses aimed at care-experienced young people aged 17-25. The procurement was executed as an open competition, with Westminster City Council at 64 Victoria Street, London, overseeing the process. The contract, worth £71,640 GBP, commenced on 5th January 2026 and concluded by 31st March 2026, with CRYSTAL PATHWAYS Ltd. being awarded the contract. The procurement was announced to end its tender period on 19th November 2025, inclusive of an enquiry period that closed on 12th November 2025.

This tender presents a remarkable growth opportunity for businesses experienced in providing educational and training services. Organisations specialising in supporting young people, especially in delivering comprehensive and tailored training programmes that enhance employability, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The open competition method ensures a fair opportunity for SMEs and consultancies skilled in welfare services and community programme implementation to broaden their portfolio by engaging with government-funded initiatives. Participation in such tenders can significantly boost a business's visibility and credibility, potentially leading to future collaborations and contracts with governmental bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Full Potential: Employability Training Provider for Care-Experienced Young People

Notice Description

This is a DWP funded initiative - part of the government's trailblazer investment priorities, the target cohort is care experienced young people aged 17-25 years. The aim is to procure a provider who can deliver employability courses that help the cohort progress into education, employment or training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d755
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041450-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312310 - Guidance services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYSTAL PATHWAYS

Further Information

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