Award

BT420 - Workforce Optimisation Diagnostic

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 15:56

Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "BT420 - Workforce Optimisation Diagnostic" project, aligning with its Fit for the Future 2030 programme. This initiative is aimed at transforming the council into a modern, inclusive, and resident-led entity. The strategic focus includes reimagining services, strengthening organisational resilience, and optimising resources to ensure both social and financial sustainability. The contract, belonging to the services industry category, was awarded to Q5 Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, and is operational from 23rd February 2026 to 4th May 2026, with a potential renewal of two weeks. The procurement method employed was an open competition, consistent with below-threshold requirements, ensuring wider participation. The contract was signed on 10th February 2026, following a tender process that closed on 26th January 2026.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources management, business analysis, and design consultancy services. By providing insight into workforce structure, spans of control, and cost distribution, the project seeks innovative partners capable of driving efficiency and cultural transformation. Companies that excel in technical analysis and consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This diagnostic process not only promises direct financial engagement but also positions businesses as key contributors to the future strategic framework of a major public authority, enhancing credibility and facilitating future growth in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

BT420 - Workforce Optimisation Diagnostic

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (WCC) is embarking on a bold transformation journey through its Fit for the Future 2030 programme, a strategic commitment to becoming a modern, inclusive, and resident-led council. This programme is designed to reshape how the Council leads, collaborates, and delivers outcomes that matter most to its communities. The transformation is driven by three core dimensions: * Re-imagining - Innovating services and partnerships to deliver locally tailored, inclusive solutions * Strengthening - Building organisational resilience through workforce excellence and cultural change * Optimisation - Ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver the right outcomes and financial sustainability Underpinned by strong governance, digital and data innovation, and a commitment to equity and inclusion, the programme aims to: * Improve service quality and responsiveness * Embed evidence-based decision-making * Foster a culture of empowerment and collaboration * Deliver visible financial and social value To support this transformation, WCC has commissioning a partner to deliver a workforce optimisation diagnostic, providing insight into workforce structure, spans of control, cost distribution, and retention trends. The diagnostic will inform future workforce design and optimisation opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012054-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 4 May 2026 1-6 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q5

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