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AfC Short Breaks After School Services Moderate Needs Richmond

ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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09 Jan 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the Achieving for Children Community Interest Company, a public authority sub-central government entity. This contract, titled "AfC Short Breaks After School Services Moderate Needs Richmond," falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services. It is targeted at providing after-school club short break services for children and young people with moderate special education needs aged 4-17 in the Richmond Borough. The procurement method, classified under "direct" and "below threshold without competition," indicates a light-touch procurement strategy with a status marked as "completed" on 9 January 2026. The contract, valued at £104,912.40 (net), runs from 9 December 2025 to 8 December 2026, with a potential extension up to 8 December 2028. The principal supplier is Keen2Go Limited, an SME and VCSE organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering specialised social work services, particularly those with experience in managing programs for children with special education needs. Companies that specialise in developing personalised care plans and measuring satisfaction through metrics may find this contract especially advantageous for growth and expansion. SMEs and VCSEs operating in the Richmond or broader UKI75 region are well-positioned to provide the required services, tapping into the public sector demand for tailored after-school programmes. The opportunity for contract renewal further enhances prospects for sustained growth and stable business relationships with public sector entities like Achieving for Children and the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.

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Notice Title

AfC Short Breaks After School Services Moderate Needs Richmond

Notice Description

After School Club Short Break services for children and young people with moderate Special Education Needs, between the ages of 4-17, who are residents of the Richmond Borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06032a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002003-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,912 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Additional Buyers

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk, enquiries@achievingforchildren.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKENHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
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

KEEN2GO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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