Planning

Framework for Housing Need services

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 18:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Framework for Housing Need services," under the services category. The initiative focuses on a light-touch regime to provide accommodation-based support, specialist health services, floating support, outreach, and long-term homelessness solutions. This procurement, taking place in London, is currently in the planning stage, with the proceedings set to commence from 1st April 2027 through 31st March 2032, with a maximum extension date to 31st March 2035. The planned procurement process will be formalised with a framework agreement. Prospective notices are set to be communicated by 1st October 2026, signalling upcoming opportunities in the health and social work services, community services, and education sectors.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, community support services, and educational training to expand their services and gain strategic footholds in the public sector. Companies with a strong background in providing specialised health support, homelessness solutions, and floating support services are highly suited to compete, given the comprehensive nature of the proposed framework. Additionally, due to the potential for service renewals and the extended contract period, participating businesses can expect robust growth and stability through long-term engagements with Westminster City Council.

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Notice Title

Framework for Housing Need services

Notice Description

A light-touch regime framework to call off accommodation based support, specialist provision including health support, floating support, outreach services and long term homelessness solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049268-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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