Planning

Provision of Accessible Guides for KCH Trust

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Accessible Guides for various Trust departments and wards to enhance inclusion and accessibility for patients, visitors, and staff. Presently in the planning stage, this contract aims to develop and maintain Access Guides that ensure the availability of quality-assured accessibility information. The procurement is categorised under services and falls within the education and training services industry. The procurement stage commenced with the specification development from 1st October 2025 to 1st February 2026, and key deadlines include the future notice date on 16th March 2026. The contract, valued at £31,200 (amount) and gross valued at £37,440, is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 with a planned end date of 1st April 2029, and is suited for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility and digital platform services. Companies offering exceptional project management, accredited quality assurance services (ISO 9001), and digital platform integration would find themselves competitive contenders for this contract. The requirement to resurvey departments annually and apply advanced survey techniques, such as 360° imagery production, highlights the importance for firms capable of delivering precise, dependable, and innovative solutions. The business is stationed in the UK, specifically targeting the UKI region, with ideal participants adept in meeting BS8300:2018 standards. Overall, this contract provides a platform for fostering a more inclusive healthcare environment, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses committed to accessibility and equality support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accessible Guides for KCH Trust

Notice Description

This service provides and maintains detailed Access Guides for all Trust departments and wards, ensuring up-to-date, quality-assured accessibility information is available for patients, visitors, and staff. These guides support the Trust's commitment to inclusion, equality, and exceptional patient experience by helping people with disabilities and access needs to plan their visits with confidence and independence. The trust requires the service to: Resurvey 15% (approximately 30) departments or wards each year to ensure information accuracy and reflect estate or service changes. Conduct in-person accessibility surveys by trained surveyors, applying ISO 9001-accredited quality assurance processes. Provide updated imagery, including large-format photos and 360deg images of accessible toilets, bathrooms, and Changing Places facilities. Supply annual Guidance Documentation, including RAG-rated accessibility matrices, low-cost improvement recommendations, and best practice guidance reports aligned with BS8300:2018 standards. Deliver ongoing maintenance, hosting, and data updates for a digital platform and its integration with the Trust's website. Provide dedicated project management, including monthly liaison with Estates & Facilities, biannual progress meetings, and promotional support to increase awareness and usage of the Access Guides.

Planning Information

Specification development with incumbent from 1st October 2025 until 1st February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014904-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kch-tr.corporateprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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