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title: "BT281 - Children's Services savings consultancy"
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buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# BT281 - Children's Services savings consultancy

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc281cf1-9224-4791-898f-6a74da282394

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "BT281 - Children's Services savings consultancy" was conducted by Westminster City Council and falls under the services industry category, specifically financial consultancy services, indicated by CPV code 66171000. The tender relates to a comprehensive financial review and benchmarking of social care spending and is located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has reached completion with the awarding of the contract to Mutual Ventures, announced on 1st May 2025. The contract period is set from 1st May 2025 to 31st July 2025, with the award being published on the same date as the announcement.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), well-suited to provide financial consultancy services. By participating, businesses can engage with public sector clients, potentially leading to further specialised consulting assignments. The procurement, valued at £98,000, sets an encouraging precedent for SMEs, such as the successful supplier Mutual Ventures, to leverage their expertise in delivering value-driven solutions in the UK public sector's consulting landscape.

## Notice

Financial review of social care spending and benchmarking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78073fad-23cf-4d3d-9b0a-45abf040aa62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW14 6QP |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUTUAL VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78073fad-23cf-4d3d-9b0a-45abf040aa62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78073fad-23cf-4d3d-9b0a-45abf040aa62
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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