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BT310 - Confident Communicators Programme Evaluation Partner

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "BT310 - Confident Communicators Programme Evaluation Partner" contract. The contract involves consultancy services to evaluate the impact of the programme on children's speech, language, and communication skills. It is classified under the services category related to welfare services for children and young people. The procurement method was limited, indicating below-threshold competition, and the tender reached the award stage as of 1st December 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £34,985 GBP, with a gross amount of £41,982 GBP. The contract period begins on 14th January 2026 and may be renewed until 5th January 2028 based on the programme's success. Westminster City Council, based in London, is responsible for managing this procurement.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in speech and language evaluation for youth programmes. The successful supplier, Speech & Language UK Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise, demonstrates that SMEs are well-suited to compete and succeed in similar tenders. Such opportunities can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and increase its involvement in the public sector, showcasing innovative solutions that support educational outcomes for children. Companies with a focus on social value initiatives that align with the welfare of children and young people would particularly benefit from participating in tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

BT310 - Confident Communicators Programme Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

Consultancy services to assess the impact of the Confident Communicators programme on children's speech, language, and communication skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003238-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SPEECH & LANGUAGE

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