This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of specialist Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services across adult social care settings in Westminster, targeting residential care homes and domiciliary care providers. The procurement, classified under the industry category of community health and health training services, commenced on 16 July 2026 and is set to run until 30 June 2028, with an option to extend by twelve months. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, adhering to a light touch regime. The successful supplier, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, will deliver services that include IPC audits, training, and support to improve infection prevention practices. The total contract value is approximately £286,825, with a gross value of £344,190.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and training. Companies with expertise in community health or infection control, especially those experienced in working with public authorities, could find this tender a chance to expand their portfolio in the health sector. Small to medium enterprises with innovative solutions for infection control and community health training would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly if they can offer exceptional service quality and flexibility to meet the requirements of local councils and health trusts. The direct involvement of Westminster City Council highlights the importance of collaboration with public sector bodies, offering a substantial platform for growth within the public health domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Infection Prevention and Control Service (Care Homes and Domiciliary Care)

Notice Description

Provision of specialist Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services across adult social care settings in Westminster, including residential care homes and domiciliary care providers. The service includes IPC audits, training, advice, guidance, outbreak support, improvement planning, and the development of IPC champions to improve infection prevention practices and reduce the risk of infection transmission. The contract also includes the assessment and development of an IPC support model for domiciliary care services alongside continued support to residential care settings. Contract term: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months to 30 June 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074150-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£286,825 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4b-2026-08-05T12:27:49+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-05T12:27:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4b",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJVD-6261-BPPJ",
            "name": "Westminster City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJVD-6261-BPPJ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "64 Victoria Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1E 6QP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJXH-4297-MQQW",
            "name": "Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJXH-4297-MQQW"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ground Floor, 15 Marylebone Road",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "NW1 5JD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "l.delima@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJVD-6261-BPPJ",
        "name": "Westminster City Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4b",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Infection Prevention and Control Service (Care Homes and Domiciliary Care)",
        "description": "Provision of specialist Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services across adult social care settings in Westminster, including residential care homes and domiciliary care providers. The service includes IPC audits, training, advice, guidance, outbreak support, improvement planning, and the development of IPC champions to improve infection prevention practices and reduce the risk of infection transmission. The contract also includes the assessment and development of an IPC support model for domiciliary care services alongside continued support to residential care settings. Contract term: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months to 30 June 2029.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PJXH-4297-MQQW",
                    "name": "Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "85323000",
                            "description": "Community health services"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "80561000",
                            "description": "Health training services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKI",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-16T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2029-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The Authority shall be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period by a single period not exceeding 12 months"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 344190,
                "amount": 286825,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-16T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "074150-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074150-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-05T12:27:49+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}