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14 Jul 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has initiated the procurement process for the "Economy & Skills_CRP: Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge", focusing on the environmental consultancy sector. This contract is part of an open competition below the threshold, aiming to appoint a qualified supplier to execute stages 2 and 3 of the Challenge. The goal is to link low-carbon SMEs with Sustainable City Charter signatories to pilot projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions from non-domestic buildings in Westminster. The procurement falls within services related to environmental, business, and management consultancy. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 30th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 6th August 2026. The total contract value is projected at £150,000, emphasising quality and price as critical evaluation criteria with weights of 60% and 40% respectively. The service is located in London, UK, under the active status procurement stage.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and sustainable development strategies, particularly those adept at fostering innovation and delivering scalable solutions. The opportunity is particularly suited for enterprises with expertise in managing pilot projects, administering grant schemes, and engaging in comprehensive monitoring and evaluation. Companies with a track record of successful collaboration with SMEs and public bodies stand to benefit from this initiative, potentially expanding their presence in the green economic sector. The successful delivery of the Challenge could cement a company's reputation as a frontrunner in green innovation, enhancing future business prospects and partnerships in this rapidly evolving industry.

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Notice Title

Economy & Skills_CRP: Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge

Notice Description

Procurement to appoint a suitably qualified external Supplier to deliver Stages 2 and 3 of the Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge ("the Challenge"). The Challenge is designed to connect near-market low-carbon SMEs with Sustainable City Charter (SCC) signatories to deliver pilot projects and solutions that reduce operational carbon emissions from nondomestic buildings, which account for approximately 71% of Westminster's boroughwide greenhouse gas emissions. This will support local green economic growth, positioning Westminster as a destination for green innovation and investment. The procurement is focused on appointing one specialist supplier to design, deliver and evaluate the Challenge itself. This will include: - Stage 2 - SME and signatory recruitment, matchmaking, administration of an SME grant scheme, pilot design and oversight; - Stage 3 - monitoring, evaluation and learning; production of pilot reports, case studies and a final evaluation report; and dissemination of findings, including delivery of a Demo Day, with recommendations for future adoption or scaling of solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066457-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 14 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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