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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 16:28

PlanningUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 14:42

Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for providing 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing services. This falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is classified within the industry category of Social Work and Related Services with a CPV classification of 85300000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender closing date set for 5th August 2026, at noon. The contract is valued at £29,700,000 and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027, running until 31st March 2032. The procurement is conducted electronically through the ProContract London Tenders Portal. The location for this service is specified within the UKI63 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in providing community health services. Companies capable of demonstrating high-quality service delivery, social value, and competitive pricing stand a good chance, given the award criteria split between quality (60%), social value (10%), and price (30%). Additionally, the project includes requirements that suit organisations registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly attractive given its focus on the 0-19 age group services and the potential for a two-year renewal beyond the initial five-year contract term.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing services

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is initiating a procurement process for a 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing service.This procurement is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, with the new contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is initiating a procurement process for a 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing service. 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 (RBK) is seeking to engage service providers of 0-19 Health Visiting and School Health through a soft market testing questionnaire. Organisations that are interested in participating in this exercise are asked to register on the London Tenders Portal. This is free to do, just log in and express an interest. Organisations can then download the soft market testing questionnaire. The soft market testing questionnaire return is also via the London Tenders Portal. The deadline for responses is no later than 10:00 am on Monday 05 January 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063865-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 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
Additional Buyers

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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