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title: "Infection Prevention and Control Service (Care Homes and Domiciliary Care)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4b"
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published: "2026-08-05"
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# Infection Prevention and Control Service (Care Homes and Domiciliary Care)

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074150-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £286,825 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074150-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074150-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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