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Highways - Audit & Asset Management

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 11:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a contract titled "Highways – Audit & Asset Management" aimed at providing independent audit and performance oversight of the Highways contract. This procurement is categorised under consultancy services, specifically relating to technical analysis. Located in London, the contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2027 and end by 31st March 2030, with a potential extension until 2032. The council has published a pipeline notice with a future notice date of 1st June 2026 indicating the planned commencement of the procurement process. As a public authority within sub-central government, Westminster City Council is coordinating this process which is currently in the planning stage, encouraging early engagement through market engagement practices.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with insights into highways auditing and asset management. Businesses that can deliver data-driven audit and performance services, ensuring compliance, value for money, and continuous improvement are well-suited to compete. Companies participating in this process will have the chance to influence the procurement strategy early, allowing them to align their services with the Council’s strategic objectives. The market engagement exercises promote innovation, including the use of digital tools and processes that enhance efficiency, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on integrating technology and strategic oversight in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways - Audit & Asset Management

Notice Description

The purpose of the new contract will be to provide independent, expert-led audit and performance oversight of the Highways contract.

Planning Information

The Council will conduct a structured market engagement process to inform the forthcoming procurement strategy. An initial online briefing session will be held to outline the Council’s objectives on the 25th November 2025 to provide an overview of the proposed contract scope, and explain how suppliers can participate in the engagement. This session will also allow potential suppliers to raise early questions and share feedback on the draft approach. An interactive supplier portal will be established within the Council’s Jaggaer e-procurement system. The portal will serve as a secure platform for sharing additional information, discussion papers, and draft documentation. It will also enable suppliers to submit comments, suggestions, and clarification queries directly to the project team. Please contact the Council at nsaunders@westminster.gov.uk to register your interest in attending the briefing sessions or register on the supplier portal https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/73176532019A820FED77 . Feedback gathered through this process will be used to refine the commercial model, performance framework, and procurement documentation prior to the formal launch of the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e13c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047563-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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