---
title: "Contract for Common Room Test and Learn Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Contract for Common Room Test and Learn Pilot

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681dd

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for Common Room Test and Learn Pilot," under the Radical Place Leadership Programme. The initiative aims to enhance community resilience through community-led projects focused on developing residents' sense of purpose and engagement with the labour market. This contract falls within the services domain, specifically social research services, and involves the delivery across various locations in the United Kingdom. This process was completed without competition, as it followed a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was signed on 14th February 2026, with an initial period running from 19th March 2026 to 24th February 2027, although there is a possibility for extension until 23rd December 2027.

This tender presents notable business opportunities for those specialising in community development and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as LIFEWORK LAB LTD, who were awarded the contract, can leverage this pilot to establish a track record in public sector collaborations. The project offers potential for growth and visibility within the public authority sector, given the nature of the work in strengthening community bonds and labour market integration. Enterprises with expertise in implementing innovative community engagement initiatives stand well-positioned to contribute and expand their portfolio in related contracts.

## Notice

Brent Council requires a partner to deliver a new pilot programme to develop stronger community resilience as part of the Radical Place Leadership Programme. This pilot will test out new approaches to community-led initiatives around developing residents' sense of purpose, community and engagement with the labour market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033709-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFEWORK LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033709-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033709-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14688
  As this is a below threshold contract there is no requirement to publish the contract itself

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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