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BT362 - Voluntary and Community Sector Development Support

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of development support services to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Westminster. The procurement process involved an open competition below the threshold, with One Westminster being appointed as the supplier. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to increase VCS engagement in local health and commissioning opportunities. The contract started on April 1, 2026, and has provisions for a renewal for an additional year, with key objectives focused on strengthening governance, enhancing organisational capacity, and promoting sustainable community partnerships. The procurement method was open and targeted at supporting infrastructure and sustainability within the VCS sector.

This tender invites businesses in business development consultancy, training, health services, and community support sectors to explore growth opportunities by providing strategic support and resources to VCS entities. Companies equipped to deliver workshops, coaching, technical training, and governance planning are well-suited for this contract, with an emphasis on enhancing infrastructure and sustainability. Given its focus on health and community services, organisations with expertise in these areas can benefit from increased visibility and partnership potential within Westminster. The opportunity underscores the region's commitment to fostering inclusive health delivery models and forming consortia for future commissioning prospects.

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Notice Title

BT362 - Voluntary and Community Sector Development Support

Notice Description

Westminster City Council seeks a suitably qualified provider to deliver targeted development support for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Westminster. The contract aims to strengthen governance, build organisational capacity, and improve readiness for future commissioning opportunities. Scope: a) Co-design and implement developmental opportunities with Public Health and Healthy Communities Fund partners. b) Provide organisational development plans, governance support, and training. c) Support VCS organisations to become tender-ready and form consortia. d) Deliver workshops, coaching, and resources to enhance infrastructure and sustainability. Objectives: a) Increase VCS engagement in local health and commissioning opportunities. b) Build capacity for long-term health inequality prevention. c) Strengthen community partnerships and inclusive delivery models.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036534-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85147000 - Company health services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE WESTMINSTER

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