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BT429 - Place Based Service Portfolio Analysis (Westminster Fit for the Future)

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:57

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves Westminster City Council, acting as the buyer for a Place Based Service Portfolio Analysis, titled "BT429 - Place Based Service Portfolio Analysis (Westminster Fit for the Future)." Aimed at improving service delivery across Westminster's localities, this project belongs to the public authority sector and focuses on consultancy services like technical analysis and business development. The process, initially tendered on 6th January 2026, progressed to an award phase on 21st April 2026. This open competition procurement method was below the financial threshold and involved awarding a contract on 2nd March 2026 to Inner Circle Consulting Limited. The contract runs until 2nd June 2026 with provisions for a one-month renewal.

A variety of consultancy services are outlined in the tender, presenting opportunities for businesses specialising in these services to engage in significant business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this contract beneficial, given its focus on service mapping, needs assessment, efficiency optimisation, and strategy development. The tender allows these businesses to expand their reach by contributing to impactful service improvements within the Westminster area. With a balanced award criteria of 70% technical and 30% cost, enterprises that excel in technical consultancy and strategic insights are well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

BT429 - Place Based Service Portfolio Analysis (Westminster Fit for the Future)

Notice Description

The primary objective of this Place Based Service Portfolio Analysis is to generate a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of service delivery across Westminster's localities, enabling strategic decisions that improve outcomes, reduce inequalities, and embed prevention as a core principle. Specifically, the objectives are to: 1. Service Mapping and Visibility 2. Needs Assessment and Alignment 3. Prevention and Early Intervention 4. Efficiency and Resource Optimisation 5. Outcome Improvement and Impact Measurement 6. Evidence for Place-Based Strategy Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036104-2026
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
SME
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

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
£98,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Jun 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
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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
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

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

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