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UK4 Tender Notice - CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S HOMECARE, PASSENGER ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY CARE OPEN FRAMEWORK

Westminster City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:50.

Opportunity overview

The London Boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and The City of Westminster are seeking to establish a Framework agreement for Children and Young People’s Home Care, Passenger Assistance and Community Care. THe aim of this procurement is to provide access to high quality and responsive services which are available in the local area whilst providing opportunities for children and young people to thrive, whether in education, employment, independent living, or community participation. We want to enable our children and young people to realise their ambitions, overcome their concerns and to have the skills and opportunities they need to live happy and fulfilled lives. Please note, Prior Information Notice 2024/S 000-041245 was under the PCR2015, and as such, there is no linked UK3 Notice for this procurement.

Classification

  • CPV60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
  • CPV60140000 — Non-scheduled passenger transport
  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation
  • CPV85311200 — Welfare services for disabled people
  • CPV85312110 — Child daycare services
  • CPV85312120 — Daycare services for disabled children and young people

Lots

  • Community Support£30.6m
  • Overnight Care£30.6m
  • Day-Time Home Care Service£30.6m
  • Passenger Assistance£30.6m
  • Support for Children with Complex Needs£30.6m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ITT_30497
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Nov 2028, 23:59

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
This Framework operates under the Procurement Act 2023 as an Open Framework Agreement for Light Touch Regime services. This Framework will re-open at pre-determined intervals as detailed within this Notice. All successful Providers will be appointed to one or more Lots and will be eligible to receive individual call-offs. Prices will be established at call-off stage in line with the reates and pricing methodology submitted at framework entry. Individual allocations ("call-offs") will be made without further competition, based on suitability, availability, and best fit to service user needs, as determined by the Council's commissioning team, and in line with the provisions detailed within the Tender. This structure allows flexibility to meet demand across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, whilst maintaining transparency, fairness, and proportionality for all approved providers. For further detail, please refer to the Instructions to Tender, available on our e-procurement platform, Jaggaer.
Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
1 Feb 2026, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
1 Dec 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
20 Nov 2025, 17:00

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Title
Community Support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
One-to-one community access, personal care

Value

Amount
30,558,982
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,670,778

Renewal

Description
The proposed procurement aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23") and fully complies with WCC's Procurement Code. It is classified as a Ligh-Touch Regime procurement under PA23 Schedule 1, with user choice provisions under Schedule 5. The Framework will run as an Open Framework, with three planned iterations: - Issue 1 (Initial Term): 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 - Issue 2 (3-year refresh): 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2032 - Issue 3 (final 2-year refresh): 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2034

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Responsible Procurement
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
Overnight Care
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Respite in regulated settings

Value

Amount
30,558,982
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,670,778

Renewal

Description
The proposed procurement aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23") and fully complies with WCC's Procurement Code. It is classified as a Ligh-Touch Regime procurement under PA23 Schedule 1, with user choice provisions under Schedule 5. The Framework will run as an Open Framework, with three planned iterations: - Issue 1 (Initial Term): 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 - Issue 2 (3-year refresh): 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2032 - Issue 3 (final 2-year refresh): 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2034

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Responsible Procurement
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3
Title
Day-Time Home Care Service
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Weekend/holiday group and individual support

Value

Amount
30,558,982
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,670,778

Renewal

Description
The proposed procurement aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23") and fully complies with WCC's Procurement Code. It is classified as a Ligh-Touch Regime procurement under PA23 Schedule 1, with user choice provisions under Schedule 5. The Framework will run as an Open Framework, with three planned iterations: - Issue 1 (Initial Term): 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 - Issue 2 (3-year refresh): 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2032 - Issue 3 (final 2-year refresh): 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2034

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Responsible Procurement
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4
Title
Passenger Assistance
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Passenger support for education and respite access

Value

Amount
30,558,982
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,670,778

Renewal

Description
The proposed procurement aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23") and fully complies with WCC's Procurement Code. It is classified as a Ligh-Touch Regime procurement under PA23 Schedule 1, with user choice provisions under Schedule 5. The Framework will run as an Open Framework, with three planned iterations: - Issue 1 (Initial Term): 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 - Issue 2 (3-year refresh): 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2032 - Issue 3 (final 2-year refresh): 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2034

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Responsible Procurement
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
Lot 5
Title
Support for Children with Complex Needs
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Enhanced staffing and specialist training (e.g. PEG feeding, epilepsy)

Value

Amount
30,558,982
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,670,778

Renewal

Description
The proposed procurement aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23") and fully complies with WCC's Procurement Code. It is classified as a Ligh-Touch Regime procurement under PA23 Schedule 1, with user choice provisions under Schedule 5. The Framework will run as an Open Framework, with three planned iterations: - Issue 1 (Initial Term): 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 - Issue 2 (3-year refresh): 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2032 - Issue 3 (final 2-year refresh): 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2034

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Responsible Procurement
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI33
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services
Entry 2
Id
85311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for disabled people
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI33
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 2
Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services
Item 3
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI33
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services
Entry 2
Id
85311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for disabled people
Item 4
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI33
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60140000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Non-scheduled passenger transport
Entry 2
Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Entry 3
Id
85312120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Daycare services for disabled children and young people
Item 5
Id
Lot 5
Related Lot
Lot 5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI33
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for disabled people
Entry 2
Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services
Entry 3
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
069648-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Oct 2025, 10:51

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJVD-6261-BPPJ
Name
Westminster City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1E 6QP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
64 Victoria Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PJVD-6261-BPPJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PPRX-1592-MXGN
Name
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI33
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
W8 7NX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Town Hall, Hornton Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PPRX-1592-MXGN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1E 6QP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI32 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI33 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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