Scope
Description
The Council requires the provision of Services relating to delivery of Carers Hub provision in Westminster City Council and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. These Services will enable the Council to provide assessments, advice, activities and support for unpaid carers supporting residents in both boroughs, meeting the Councils' obligations, under the Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014, to support and assess carers, ensuring that statutory objectives are met.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,864,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and will run for five years, with two options to extend - one for two years and the second for a further two years (5+2+2 years), up to a maximum possible nine years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial Envelope | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The contract is suitable to small and medium enterprises and VCSE, and an informal market engagement event was held.
Contracting authorities
Westminster City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVD-6261-BPPJ
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRX-1592-MXGN
Town Hall, Hornton Street
London
W8 7NX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government