Tender

BT372 - Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Year 2 Operator

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Westminster City Council seeks an operator for the second year of their Makerspace at the Victoria Library Mini-Hub, with a greater emphasis on community engagement and partnership building. This project falls within the civic betterment and community services industry, located in London, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with significant dates including the end of the enquiry period on 1st December 2025 and the tender period concluding on 5th December 2025. This procurement has an open competition method, offering services with a total estimated contract value of £50,000, and the contract is scheduled to start on 12th January 2026, lasting for one year with possible extensions.

This tender presents a dynamic opportunity for businesses focused on community development, educational services, and civic engagement to expand their portfolio and enhance community impact in central London. Companies that specialise in educational programming, community facility support, or creative arts services would be well-suited to compete. The weight of the award criteria is significantly placed on technical merit (70%), with cost considerations at 30%, highlighting the need for high-quality service proposals. The below threshold procurement environment fosters accessibility for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to grow within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

BT372 - Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Year 2 Operator

Notice Description

Commissioning an operator to manage and deliver year 2 of the Makerspace at Victoria Library Mini-Hub. Expanded scope of services based on findings from first year review with a stronger focus on community engagement and partnership building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074835-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

85322000 - Community action programme

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyingteam@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
TLI London, TLI32 Westminster

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

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