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title: "BT362 - Voluntary and Community Sector Development Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa38"
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buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# BT362 - Voluntary and Community Sector Development Support

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa38

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of development support services to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Westminster. The procurement process involved an open competition below the threshold, with One Westminster being appointed as the supplier. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to increase VCS engagement in local health and commissioning opportunities. The contract started on April 1, 2026, and has provisions for a renewal for an additional year, with key objectives focused on strengthening governance, enhancing organisational capacity, and promoting sustainable community partnerships. The procurement method was open and targeted at supporting infrastructure and sustainability within the VCS sector.

This tender invites businesses in business development consultancy, training, health services, and community support sectors to explore growth opportunities by providing strategic support and resources to VCS entities. Companies equipped to deliver workshops, coaching, technical training, and governance planning are well-suited for this contract, with an emphasis on enhancing infrastructure and sustainability. Given its focus on health and community services, organisations with expertise in these areas can benefit from increased visibility and partnership potential within Westminster. The opportunity underscores the region's commitment to fostering inclusive health delivery models and forming consortia for future commissioning prospects.

## Notice

Westminster City Council seeks a suitably qualified provider to deliver targeted development support for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Westminster. The contract aims to strengthen governance, build organisational capacity, and improve readiness for future commissioning opportunities. Scope: a) Co-design and implement developmental opportunities with Public Health and Healthy Communities Fund partners. b) Provide organisational development plans, governance support, and training. c) Support VCS organisations to become tender-ready and form consortia. d) Deliver workshops, coaching, and resources to enhance infrastructure and sustainability. Objectives: a) Increase VCS engagement in local health and commissioning opportunities. b) Build capacity for long-term health inequality prevention. c) Strengthen community partnerships and inclusive delivery models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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, TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONE WESTMINSTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 85147000 - Company health services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036534-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084847-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036534-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084847-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/22456413019B367982D1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westminster.gov.uk/

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