This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 13:15

Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service for adults, under the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. The project, with an identifier DN797749, is situated in the UKI63 region and involves services under the CPV classification of medical practice and related services. Key dates to note include the deadline for electronic bid submissions via the ProContract London Tenders Portal by 4th August 2026 and the contract start date on 1st April 2027, continuing for a five-year term with a potential two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £17 million and the procurement follows an open procedure method, regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery. The procurement process favours businesses that can deliver high-quality service, as quality is weighted at 70% in the selection criteria. Social value and price make up the remaining 30%, encouraging organisations with a strong community focus and competitive pricing to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and CQC registration are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, which aims to enhance community health services within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Successful bidders can potentially secure a long-term partnership, contributing to local health improvements and service development.

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Notice Title

Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment & Recovery Service (Adults)

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is initiating a procurement process for a Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery service for adults. This procurement is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, with the new contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027. Key details include: The project is identified by reference DN797749 and titled "Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service (Adults). The procurement follows Regulation 11 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract term is set for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is initiating a procurement process for a Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery service for adults. This procurement is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, with the new contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027.

Renewal: An extension of 24 months

Planning Information

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to the provision of community drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service for adults. The preliminary market engagement exercise will include a Soft Market Questionnaire and an online meeting, your organisation can participate in either or both. The first stage of the exercise is a questionnaire which is available on the London Tenders Portal, please follow the link from this advert. A Memorandum of Information that sets out some useful background information on the current services and our current thoughts on potential future service requirements is also available. An online information session, following the publication of the market engagement exercise questionnaire, is scheduled for 9th December 2025. This session offers the market an opportunity to hear from the commissioners and seek any necessary clarification before completing the questionnaire. A maximum of two individuals per organisation are invited to attend the online session. To register, please send the names and job titles of those attending through the pro-contract portal. The deadline for registration is midday on Monday 8th December 2025. Following registration, an invitation containing a link to the online session will be sent out. Suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire via the London Tenders Portal no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16th December 2025. From those organisations who respond to the Questionnaire, the Council reserves the right to invite selected respondents to participate in a virtual, question and answer session.The primary purpose of this session will be to allow the Council to ask further questions regarding the submitted responses in order to gain a deeper understanding of key elements and nuances within those responses. These sessions will be scheduled week commencing 12th January 2026 and will last no more than half an hour and will be conducted virtually to ensure convenience and accessibility for all invited participants. Please note: Where possible please answer all the PME questions in full and our guide in relation to word limit would be no more than 500 words. Do not provide any company brochures or promotional materials as these will not be considered in the Soft Market Testing exercise. This advert relates to a preliminary market engagement exercise only and is NOT a call for competition. Any contracts for services or supplies relating to this exercise may be subject to separate procurement processes in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063676-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

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

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