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Statutory Children Complaint Investigations

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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16 Jan 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames focused on the provision of services for "Statutory Children Complaint Investigations". This contract was categorised under the education and training services industry and located in the region of UKI63, United Kingdom. The tender was managed under "direct" procurement, described as "below threshold - without competition", and has been awarded. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2027, with the contract signed on 1 October 2025. The procurement stage is currently under the 'award' and 'contract' tags, with the latest update made on 16 January 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and consultancy services to engage as independent investigators or chairpersons for statutory complaint investigations involving children's services. Firms like RRC (RRCONSULTANCY) LTD, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing independent and professional insights into statutory complaints, would find this contract aligns with their service offerings. The nature of the procurement method suggests streamlined opportunities for businesses adept at responding to targeted and direct service requirements without needing extensive competition procedures.

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Notice Title

Statutory Children Complaint Investigations

Notice Description

External Independent Investigators and Independent Chairpersons for Statutory Complaint Investigations and Panels as well as Advice regarding the Children Act and Getting the Best from Complaints Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003988-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RRC (RRCONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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