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Notice Title

Complex OT Framework - EARLY ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

EARLY ENGAGEMENT: The Council is engaging on the establishment of a four-year Framework Agreement for the delivery of specialist OT assessments and associated services. The Framework will enable the Council to appoint a number of suitably qualified independent associate Occupational Therapists to deliver services on a call-off basis, ensuring flexibility and resilience in service provision. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVERTISE AN ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SESSION - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION

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The Council is engaging on the establishment a four-year Framework Agreement for the delivery of specialist OT assessments and associated services. The Framework will enable the Council to appoint a number of suitably qualified independent associate Occupational Therapists to deliver services on a call-off basis, ensuring flexibility and resilience in service provision. The service must be delivered by suitably qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists, who are professionally registered and able to demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and multi-agency working capabilities.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acf6
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052568-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,458,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 19 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLI3 Inner London - West
Local Authority: Westminster
Electoral Ward: St James's
Westminster Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster

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