Tender

Target Priority Group Support Service

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:40

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Target Priority Group Support Service' is being undertaken by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, focusing on the delivery of social work services with accommodation. This tender, categorized under services, is part of an open procurement method with specific focus on providing a stabilisation space for high impact, change-resistant rough sleepers. The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage with submission deadlines ending on 2 March 2026, and enquiries concluding by 18 February 2026. The service is sought across the UK, with detailed instructions accessible via the London Tenders platform. The anticipated contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 28 February 2027.

This tender presents numerous business opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs involved in social work services and related fields. The focus on innovative solutions for a challenging societal issue suggests that organisations with experience in providing accommodation and support services could significantly benefit from participating. Given the substantial budget allocated for this tender and a clear emphasis on both quality and pricing in award criteria, businesses that excel in cost-effective and sustainable service delivery while demonstrating an understanding of local needs will be well-positioned to grow their influence and operational scope in public sector social services.

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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/009521-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Commissioning Team
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085475000

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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