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Driving for Change 2026/27

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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19 Jun 2026 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Award

15 May 2026 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has initiated a procurement process for the "Driving for Change 2026/27" project, focusing on community health services. This initiative is aimed at supporting individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk in Kingston. The contract, following a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded on 29th May 2026 and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a possible extension until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £26,928. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Change Please Foundation being the selected supplier, as indicated by their successful bid that satisfied all assessment criteria including quality standards.

This tender provides invaluable opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and social services, particularly those that can offer integrated, multi-service support such as drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, and social reintegration services. SMEs with an innovative approach to service delivery, particularly those experienced in dealing with vulnerable populations, would find this contract aligns with their expertise. The project offers the chance to deliver significant social impact while utilising expertise in providing comprehensive support services, highlighting the potential for growth and enhanced reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driving for Change 2026/27

Notice Description

RBK Public Health is partnering with Driving for Change to support people who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping in Kingston.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this initiative is to attract people who are/at risk of rough sleeping into drug and alcohol treatment and provide them with wraparound support. Driving for Change is an all-in-one direct intervention service, from a bus, providing those experiencing homelessness access to haircuts, dental care, podiatry, digital and financial literacy training, support opening a bank account where appropriate, employment support, therapy assessments, access to mobile phones/data and essential everyday items

Procurement Information

Procurement under PSR Direct Award Process C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,464 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Postcode Area
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
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Change Please Foundation

Further Information

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