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Contract for Common Room Test and Learn Pilot

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for Common Room Test and Learn Pilot," under the Radical Place Leadership Programme. The initiative aims to enhance community resilience through community-led projects focused on developing residents' sense of purpose and engagement with the labour market. This contract falls within the services domain, specifically social research services, and involves the delivery across various locations in the United Kingdom. This process was completed without competition, as it followed a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was signed on 14th February 2026, with an initial period running from 19th March 2026 to 24th February 2027, although there is a possibility for extension until 23rd December 2027.

This tender presents notable business opportunities for those specialising in community development and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as LIFEWORK LAB LTD, who were awarded the contract, can leverage this pilot to establish a track record in public sector collaborations. The project offers potential for growth and visibility within the public authority sector, given the nature of the work in strengthening community bonds and labour market integration. Enterprises with expertise in implementing innovative community engagement initiatives stand well-positioned to contribute and expand their portfolio in related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Common Room Test and Learn Pilot

Notice Description

Brent Council requires a partner to deliver a new pilot programme to develop stronger community resilience as part of the Radical Place Leadership Programme. This pilot will test out new approaches to community-led initiatives around developing residents' sense of purpose, community and engagement with the labour market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033709-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFEWORK LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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