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29 Apr 2026 at 19:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Westminster City Council for the "Housing First VAWG" project is currently at the award and contract update stage. The project falls under the services category with a focus on housing services, and the designated delivery location is Westminster, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open competitive process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The current contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st May 2026, and involves a modification to extend the contract term. The original contract, awarded to Solace Women's Aid, had a value of £1,479,185, which has now been adjusted to £2,118,694 following this extension. The new service contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, ensuring uninterrupted service provision.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing services, particularly those with expertise in providing continuous support to vulnerable populations. Solace Women's Aid, classified as an SME, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to this contract, given its existing involvement and expertise in the domain. For potential competitors, this procurement can enable business growth through servicing long-term public sector contracts while expanding relationships with local authorities like Westminster City Council. Engaging in this contract demands capacity to ensure continuity and high-quality service standards, presenting a viable avenue for established suppliers with relevant experience in housing and community support services.

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Notice Title

Housing First VAWG

Notice Description

Lot Information

Housing First VAWG

The nature and quantity of the services will be the same as provided for in the original contract. Only the expiry date of the contract will change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039542-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,118,694 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Solace Women's Aid

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