Scope
Reference
BT420
Description
Westminster City Council (WCC) is embarking on a bold transformation journey through its Fit for the Future 2030 programme, a strategic commitment to becoming a modern, inclusive, and resident-led council. This programme is designed to reshape how the Council leads, collaborates, and delivers outcomes that matter most to its communities.
The transformation is driven by three core dimensions:
• Re-imagining – Innovating services and partnerships to deliver locally tailored, inclusive solutions
• Strengthening – Building organisational resilience through workforce excellence and cultural change
• Optimisation – Ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver the right outcomes and financial sustainability
Underpinned by strong governance, digital and data innovation, and a commitment to equity and inclusion, the programme aims to:
• Improve service quality and responsiveness
• Embed evidence-based decision-making
• Foster a culture of empowerment and collaboration
• Deliver visible financial and social value
To support this transformation, WCC has commissioning a partner to deliver a workforce optimisation diagnostic, providing insight into workforce structure, spans of control, cost distribution, and retention trends. The diagnostic will inform future workforce design and optimisation opportunities.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £95,985 excluding VAT
- £115,183.20 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 February 2026
Contract dates
- 23 February 2026 to 4 May 2026
- Possible extension to 18 May 2026
- 2 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
2 weeks for time only
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Q5 Limited
horney House, 34 Smith Square, Westminster
London
SW1P 3HL
United Kingdom
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
Email: buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government