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title: "BT319 E&C Core Development package for Bands 2 to 6"
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# BT319 E&C Core Development package for Bands 2 to 6

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f96356e-eebb-492c-8ffe-00746003f0a2

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Westminster City Council, located in London, involves the BT319 E&C Core Development package for Bands 2 to 6. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy, reached the award stage on 7th January 2026, with an active contract awarded to Grumbolds Ltd. The restricted tender method concluded with a contract value of £34,800, and the contract period spans from 30th October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement process aimed to ensure consistency in core skills and competencies within specified bands and included a closing date for submissions on 18th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and organisations within the research consultancy sector to expand their business portfolio through involvement in public sector projects. Given its focus on core skill development and consultancy services, businesses that specialise in training, consultancy, and skills development would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of Westminster City Council as the contracting authority underlines the credibility and potential for long-term partnerships for businesses that meet the tender's suitability criteria, including SMEs and VCSEs.

## Notice

The aim and objective of the core development package is to ensure uniformity and consistency regarding core skills and competencies required at relevant bands. This of course does not negate the enhanced skills, competencies and capabilities that might be required in specialist roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbd0174-36f0-44c5-9d37-323c08b7ad97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRUMBOLDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbd0174-36f0-44c5-9d37-323c08b7ad97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbd0174-36f0-44c5-9d37-323c08b7ad97
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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