Scope
Description
Westminster City Council's (WCC) vision for its residents is for them to live their best lives. Good quality Occupational Therapy (OT) can help people of all ages to improve their abilities to perform day-to-day tasks and support individuals who may be struggling mentally, physically, socially, or emotionally to regain key skills and facilitate independent living.
The Provider will deliver the core occupational therapy provision in Westminster as part of an integrated service working alongside distinct service strands e.g. the Home Improvement Agency (HIA), the Community Independence Service (CIS), community equipment and NHS provision so residents can receive a modern, holistic, seamless service using digital technology wherever possible benefitting residents across the borough.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
Date of contract Award: 09/09/2025
The Approximate lifetime value of the contract is: £297,000 ex VAT,
The contract commences on or around the 09/09/2025 and will run until 31/03/2026
CPV Code: 85312500
Details of the individuals involved in the award decision: Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector; Procurement and Legal representatives of Westminster City Council.
In the view of Westminster City Council the award was urgent due to the previous incumbent cesing in operations. Westminster is invoking regulation 14 due to the following key conditions applying:
- Urgency: The award or modification of the contract needs to happen urgently.
- Unforeseeable and Unattributable Urgency: The reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by, and not attributable to, the relevant authority.
- Risk to Safety: There is a risk to patient or public safety if the award or modification is delayed to follow the standard PSR requirements.
There have been no recorded conflicts of interest in this award decision.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £297,000 excluding VAT
- £356,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The OT Practice Limited
Unit 3 Meridian Office Park, Osborn Way
Hook
RG27 9HY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
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