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Driving for Change 2026/27

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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15 May 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames awarded a contract titled "Driving for Change 2026/27" as part of their public health initiatives aimed at supporting individuals at risk of or currently experiencing rough sleeping in Kingston. This contract falls under the community health services category and involves providing a comprehensive set of support services, including drug and alcohol treatment, employment support, and healthcare. The procurement process, designated under procurement method "limited", was conducted without a prior call for competition, overseen by the Royal Borough of Kingston's Public Health department. The contract was signed on 8th May 2026, with the Change Please Foundation selected as the supplier for this direct award procedure, valued at £13,464. The contract is active, emphasizing services within the UKI63 region.

This tender is a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and social services sectors looking to expand their service offerings. Businesses specializing in health outreach, community engagement, or providing holistic support services for vulnerable populations can benefit immensely from participating in similar future opportunities. The contract highlights the importance of service quality and the ability to deliver comprehensive support solutions, making it ideal for organisations with proven track records or innovative approaches in addressing the needs of rough sleepers. The limited procurement method used suggests a preference for suppliers with a unique offering or specialisation that aligns with the strategic objectives of the council's public health initiatives.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044921-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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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