Complex Occupational Therapy - Intention to Award

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: 31/12/2024

The Approximate lifetime value of the contract is: £2,450,000

The contract commences on or around the 02/02/2025 for a period of 5-years with an optional extension of 2-years.

A review of the award decision was conducted following representation relating to the tender outcome.

Details of the individuals involved in the review and final award decision: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and the Voluntary Sector; Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector; Procurement and Legal representatives Westminster City Council.

Notification of the outcome of the review was shared on the 18/12/2024, the Authority has made a further decision to enter into the Contract.