Scope
Reference
PRJ_30583
Description
These contracts will be to manage and oversee two supported accommodation services, delivering high-quality step-down accommodation for 18+ Westminster care leavers.
Lot 1 is a 9-bed supported accommodation service for 18+ care leavers in Catford, LB Lewisham. The building is owned by Westminster City Council and the successful applicant will be required to take over day-to-day management of the building. The service is intended to be a pre-independence service, supporting care leavers who have likely lived in supported accommodation previously; and helping them to gain the skills and experience they will need to live independently.
Lot 2 is a total of 20 units based across 3 separate sites in London Borough of Brent. Again providing accommodation for Westminster 18+ care leavers. The building is owned by Notting Hill Genesis and the successful applicant will be required to take over day-to-day management of the building. The service is intended to be low support service, supporting care leavers who are moving from staying-put arrangements/semi-independent living placements, or who have previously lived in supported accommodation; and helping them to gain the skills and experience they will need to live independently.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,780,000 excluding VAT
- £2,136,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 June 2025
Engagement process description
Soft market testing exercise to determine the appetite of the market for this opportunity. Those who do express an interest will be invited to the open tender opportunity. This market enagagement exercise includes a series of questions for the market to respond to. These are in the e-tendering platform Jaggaer https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/wcc/web/login.jst?VISITORID=aa9cfe71-7fb3-45a4-b28f-bbfc7c1f5f88&_ncp=1722517400147.1709454-1
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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