Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-055450
- Published by:
- Westminster City Council
- Authority ID:
- AA0062
- Publication date:
- 22 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
City Lions is a youth enrichment programme aimed at young people between the ages of 13 – 16, predominately those from disadvantaged backgrounds, which has been running continuously since 2018. The City Lions programme focuses on developing young people's cultural capital, with all projects maintaining a creative emphasis.The provider must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the numerous barriers faced by young people and possess a strong commitment to improving access to the creative sector, building transferable skills, and broadening young people's horizons. Experience in forging strong and sustainable relationships with young people, schools, and cultural organisations is essential.Subcontracting any part of the contract is prohibited unless prior written approval is sought. Thus, a single-service provider is sought with extensive experience within youth work and delivering cultural enrichment projects to fulfil the Service Delivery of City Lions Core Projects in partnership with Westminster City Lions.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
P438
Procurement description
City Lions is a youth enrichment programme aimed at young people between the ages of 13 – 16, predominately those from disadvantaged backgrounds, which has been running continuously since 2018. The City Lions programme focuses on developing young people's cultural capital, with all projects maintaining a creative emphasis.
The provider must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the numerous barriers faced by young people and possess a strong commitment to improving access to the creative sector, building transferable skills, and broadening young people's horizons. Experience in forging strong and sustainable relationships with young people, schools, and cultural organisations is essential.
Subcontracting any part of the contract is prohibited unless prior written approval is sought. Thus, a single-service provider is sought with extensive experience within youth work and delivering cultural enrichment projects to fulfil the Service Delivery of City Lions Core Projects in partnership with Westminster City Lions.
Supplier
DreamArts
Address 1: 34 Grosvenor Gardens
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW1W 0DH
Country: United Kingdom
NUTS code: UKI32
Email: graham@dreamarts.org.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contract
1
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
01 September 2025, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 August 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Renewal description:
Up to 4 extensions on a (1+1+1+1) year basis. (awarded £33600 annual extension). The contract extension is subject to performance and funding approved by the Contract Manager
Key performance indicators
A minimum of seven holiday programmes delivered
ID: 1
A minimum of three bespoke school programmes delivered under the Project 8 banner
ID: 2
A minimum of three significant events delivered under the Event Leadership Team banner
ID: 3
A meaningful contribution towards the City Lions annual engagement target of 2,000 young people
ID: 4 Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80310000 |
Youth education services |
Higher education services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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