Award

Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Operator V2

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 10:51

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 16:49

PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 12:49

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council (WCC) awarded a contract for the operation of the Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace as part of its Community Hubs programme. This procurement, classified under civic betterment and community facility support services, is located in London, United Kingdom, and falls under the services industry category. The procurement process followed an open competition method, below the threshold, aimed at identifying suitably qualified organisations to manage the makerspace. The contract commenced on 9th April 2026 and is active until 23rd March 2027, with a potential six-month extension. ENABLE LEISURE AND CULTURE was the successful supplier in this tender process, which was completed on 22nd April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community facility operations, personal development training, and civic betterment services. Organisations with expertise in adult education, tutorial services, and event management can benefit greatly from participating in such tenders. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs and other small-scale operations capable of delivering a range of educational and community development services. With a contract value of £57,632, the project provides a platform for innovative organisations to excel in enriching local communities through the operation of a state-of-the-art makerspace facility.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036521-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,632 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 23 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
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, 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

ENABLE LEISURE AND CULTURE

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