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WCC - Contract Details Notice - Community Transport (Interim Direct Award)

Westminster City Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract to Westway CT for the provision of community transport services, aimed at supporting the older residents of Westminster. This procurement, tagged under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger transport services, covered essential travel needs like group minibus transport, individual transport through a volunteer driver network, and scheduled shopping services, effectively enhancing social participation among the residents. Located in London, the procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, concluding with a contract signed on 4th March 2026. The contract is active from 1st April 2026 and extends until 31st December 2026, with an optional three-month extension available. The procurement process, classified as 'Below threshold - without competition,' was concluded with an award notice published on 9th July 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those specialising in accessible, non-scheduled passenger transport. The project involves the management of a transport fleet and coordination of volunteer drivers, necessitating expertise in logistics, vehicle scheduling, and community engagement. SMEs focusing on innovative transport solutions, particularly those with a commitment to reliable and inclusive services, may find such contracts beneficial for growth. Additionally, organisations with a developed network for volunteer coordination can leverage their strengths to further expand their footprint in the public transport services sector, creating pathways for sustainable business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Contract Details Notice - Community Transport (Interim Direct Award)

Notice Description

This contract provides Community Transport services to support older residents in Westminster to access essential community activities, shopping, day opportunities and social participation. The service includes: Group minibus transport, including scheduled community routes and ad-hoc bookings for eligible groups. Individual transport through the Community Car Scheme, delivered by a volunteer driver network. A Shopper Service, providing scheduled transport to local supermarkets and key retail locations. Subsidised transport for named Westminster groups (WCC contract only), delivered in line with current service policy. The supplier must deliver all transport using an appropriate fleet of minibuses and volunteer vehicles, meeting safety, accessibility, insurance and licensing requirements. Services must operate reliably, to agreed timetables, and in accordance with the KPIs set out in the contract. annual value: PS127,237, with optional monthly extensions up to a total possible value of PS169,648. The supplier must provide all staffing, volunteer coordination, vehicle scheduling, reporting, record-keeping and performance monitoring necessary to deliver the service, ensuring continuity of provision throughout the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064556-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,648 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Westway CT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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