Planning

Short Breaks (Residential respite provision for adults with a learning disability)- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDER NOTICE

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

09 May 2025 at 18:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is at the planning stage of a public procurement process for a service titled "Short Breaks (Residential respite provision for adults with a learning disability)". Although this is not a live tender notice, it marks the initiation of a future procurement activity. The opportunity falls under the health and social work services category and is located in London, UK. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2031. A future notice is scheduled to be communicated by 1st September 2025, detailing further information about the tender, which is above the threshold and follows the light touch regime, ensuring legal alignment with the relevant UK legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing residential care and respite for adults with learning disabilities. The contract's substantial value, estimated at £3 million, offers growth potential for businesses with the capability to deliver these specialised services. Companies with a proven track record of working with sub-central government authorities or within the public authority sector will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this planned contract. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with the processes outlined by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Strategic Procurement team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks (Residential respite provision for adults with a learning disability)- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDER NOTICE

Notice Description

Short Breaks (Residential respite provision for adults with a learning disability)- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDER NOTICE To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948509232

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020252-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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