Planning

Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Operator V2

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is spearheading a procurement process titled "Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Operator V2," aimed at the operations associated with the Victoria Library Mini-Hub as part of the Community Hubs programme. The industry category for this procurement is primarily 'services', particularly focusing on community facilities and educational services. Located in London, this procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for 8th January 2026, where interested parties are encouraged to engage by registering on the procurement portal. The procurement method is tender, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the scope and value assessed at £50,000. Businesses involved in community action programmes, educational services, event management, and facilities operations are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The tender offers the potential for business growth by enabling the successful operator to collaborate closely with the council in delivering innovative community and educational services through the makerspace initiative. Additionally, it will benefit businesses seeking to strengthen their portfolio in the public sector service domain while contributing to civic betterment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Operator V2

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (WCC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations to operate the Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace as part of our Community Hubs programme.

Planning Information

You can click 'Register Now' to create an account for the procurement portal via this link:​ https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/​ ​Once you have created an account, you can log in and access further details about this opportunity via this link:​ https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/32922227019B37A13C89

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085162-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

80400000 - Adult and other education 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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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