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Target Priority Group Support Service

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 15:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 16:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has concluded the procurement process for the "Target Priority Group Support Service," aimed at delivering a stabilisation space for high impact, change-resistant rough sleepers, particularly those identified as part of the UK's Target Priority Group (TPG). The procurement was conducted via an open method and classified under the light touch regime, focusing on social work services with accommodation. Initiated in the planning stage in November 2025, the procurement reached its award stage by July 2026. A significant date to note is the contract start date of 1st September 2026, extending through to the end of August 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £450,000, involved a competitive bidding process concluded with the YMCA St. Paul's Group as the supplier.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity for businesses experienced in social services, particularly those that can provide stabilisation and support for rough sleepers. Organisations specialising in social work or with a focus on the homelessness sector might find this tender particularly relevant. Given that multiple bids were submitted, including from SMEs and VCSEs, the procurement process was inclusively designed to encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses seeking to expand their reach into the public sector and enhance their service delivery in this specialised sector will find this contract opportunity beneficial for growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Target Priority Group Support Service

Notice Description

The South West Sub-regional Rough Sleeping lead, via the Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking to secure the delivery of a stabilisation space for high impact change resistant rough sleepers, that typically but not exclusively will be deemed part of the UK's Target Priority Group (TPG)

Planning Information

The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking to engage with the cleaning services market in preparation for the forthcoming procurement of a Target Priority Group Support Service. The purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to gather insights from suppliers to inform the future procurement strategy, contract structure, and scope of services ensuring best value, innovation, and sustainability. The Preliminary Market Engagement documents have been published on the Council's e-procurement portal, London Tenders Portal Please access the project via the portal to download and complete the Pre Market Engagement questionnaire. Please submit your response via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YMCA St Pauls Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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