Scope
Reference
P438
Description
City Lions is a youth enrichment programme aimed at young people between the ages of 13 – 16, predominately those from disadvantaged backgrounds, which has been running continuously since 2018. The City Lions programme focuses on developing young people's cultural capital, with all projects maintaining a creative emphasis.
The provider must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the numerous barriers faced by young people and possess a strong commitment to improving access to the creative sector, building transferable skills, and broadening young people's horizons. Experience in forging strong and sustainable relationships with young people, schools, and cultural organisations is essential.
Subcontracting any part of the contract is prohibited unless prior written approval is sought. Thus, a single-service provider is sought with extensive experience within youth work and delivering cultural enrichment projects to fulfil the Service Delivery of City Lions Core Projects in partnership with Westminster City Lions.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £33,600 excluding VAT
- £40,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 4 extensions on a (1+1+1+1) year basis. (awarded £33600 annual extension). The contract extension is subject to performance and funding approved by the Contract Manager
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80310000 - Youth education services
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| A minimum of seven holiday programmes delivered |
| A minimum of three bespoke school programmes delivered under the Project 8 banner |
| A minimum of three significant events delivered under the Event Leadership Team banner |
| A meaningful contribution towards the City Lions annual engagement target of 2,000 young people |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
DreamArts
34 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH
United Kingdom
Email: graham@dreamarts.org.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
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