Tender

RFQ - Local Supplier Support Project 2026

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is currently in the tender stage for the "RFQ - Local Supplier Support Project 2026," aimed at enhancing local business engagement. This procurement, under the services category, seeks a consultant skilled in supply chain, business analysis, and project management. The position is of significant relevance to local developments and council contracts, ensuring maximum social and economic value for businesses within the Kensington and Chelsea area. Interested parties should note key dates: the tender closes on 22nd May 2026. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold, with a gross contract value of £96,000 over a two-year period starting 18th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on business analysis, project management, and public relations. SMEs within the Royal Borough and the surrounding region have the chance to tap into significant developments and council contracts, boosting their growth potential. Companies with experience in enhancing local supplier networks and maximising social value are ideally positioned to benefit from this tender, fostering opportunities in research and development consultancy domains. The open competition aspect allows for broad participation, offering diverse businesses a platform to thrive in the local community.

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Notice Title

RFQ - Local Supplier Support Project 2026

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking an experienced supply chain consultant to support the delivery of the Local Supplier Support Project. The consultant will play a key role in engaging and supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and facilitating their access to new business opportunities, including opportunities arising from major local developments and key council contracts. The appointed consultant will be expected to maximise local social and economic value by strengthening the involvement of businesses based within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038806-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2028 2-3 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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