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Provision of VCS Infrastructure Service in Richmond upon Thames

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES

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21 Jan 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has finalised the procurement process for the "Provision of VCS Infrastructure Service in Richmond upon Thames." This contract, valued at £224,588, falls under the services industry category and focuses on community action programmes within the UKI75 region, specifically Richmond. The procurement process was conducted under a light-touch special regime using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The award was announced on 21st January 2026, with the contract set to commence immediately and conclude on 31st December 2027.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, particularly those with large-scale capabilities, to capitalise on ongoing community service projects in the Richmond area. The choice of Richmond upon Thames Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) as the supplier indicates a preference for local expertise and substantial experience in delivering community infrastructure services. Enterprises focusing on community development, infrastructure, and localised voluntary services will find this tender a promising avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of VCS Infrastructure Service in Richmond upon Thames

Notice Description

it is the authorities intention to make an award to Richmond CVS for the continued provision of the VCS Infrastructure service within the Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The contract value is PS224,588.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005398-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,588 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKEHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHMOND UPON THAMES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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