This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 15:03

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is overseeing the procurement process for the Rough Sleeper Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant (RSDATG) for 2025/2026. This contract, classified under rehabilitation services, targets the provision of specialist support to rough sleepers with substance dependencies in Kingston upon Thames, UK, with a focus on transitioning individuals towards stable accommodation while addressing mental health needs. The procurement stage has progressed through a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, and the contract has been modified following a decision by a Delegated Officer. An active contract was signed with Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH) on 22 September 2025, valued at £129,889.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation and support services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that deliver high-quality support to rough sleepers or have a proven track record in substance dependency treatment would find this opportunity particularly fitting. The limited procurement method adopted, without prior call for competition, signifies a strategic alignment with existing service providers ensuring continuity of care without major disruptions. Engaging with local authorities like Kingston upon Thames can provide businesses with stable, long-term collaboration opportunities, fostering growth in sectors focusing on social service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rough Sleeper Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant (RSDATG) 2025/2026-Direct Award C

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of specialist support services to rough sleepers with drug and alcohol dependency, to enable access and engagement with drug and alcohol treatment and move towards long term accommodation. Kingston intends to implement evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and wrap around support for people sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough, including those with co-occurring mental health needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award Process C is utilised under Provider Selection Regime 2024 on the basis that (i) there is an existing provider for the provisions of healthcare services and their contract is ending (ii) the proposed contract arrangements are not changing (iii) the existing providers satisfies the requirements of the contract to a sufficient standard.

Procurement Information

Direct Award Process C as permitted under Provider Selection Regime 2023. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority during the eight working days after the authority announces its intent to award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072108-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,889 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH)

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...