Planning

Socially Excluded Complex Needs Hub Service

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 11:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has initiated a procurement process currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Socially Excluded Complex Needs Hub Service." This project falls under the industry category of community, social, and personal services and is located in London. The procurement follows an open procedure, classified under a light-touch regime, indicating a more flexible approach typical for certain social services. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude by 31st March 2031, with possibilities for renewal up to 31st March 2033. Potential suppliers should note a future notice date set for 1st April 2027, marking key milestones leading to the tender's publication.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in handling projects related to socially excluded groups with complex needs. With an estimated value of £3.6 million, firms capable of providing innovative and holistic solutions will find this contract an attractive prospect. Companies with prior experience in public authority collaborations and those familiar with the unique regulatory requirements of the UK can leverage their expertise for competitive advantage. Engaging in this project could facilitate substantial business growth by aligning services with government objectives and community needs, thereby building a strong reputation and portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Socially Excluded Complex Needs Hub Service

Notice Description

Please note that this is not a live tender but a potential future opportunity. Socially Excluded Complex Needs Hub Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044873-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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