Planning

Residential Care Services for Adults with a Learning Disability

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 10:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is planning a procurement process for "Residential Care Services for Adults with a Learning Disability" within the UKI33 region. This potential opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on community, social, and personal services. Currently in the planning stage, it is expected to progress to an open procedure procurement method. The contract period is anticipated to run from 10th May 2027, with an end date as late as 9th January 2037, depending on renewals. A future notice regarding this tender is projected for 3rd August 2026.

This procurement offers a substantial business growth opportunity, given the estimated contract value of £24,000,000 GBP. It is particularly appealing to businesses specialising in social and community services, or those with experience in light touch regime services due to its scope and duration. Companies with capabilities in providing residential care for learning disabilities will find this initiative aligned with their expertise. The open procedure implies that this process will be competitive, encouraging eligible service providers to prepare for participation once it progresses beyond planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Care Services for Adults with a Learning Disability

Notice Description

Please note this is not a live tender but a potential future opportunity. Residential Care Services for Adults with a Learning Disability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045667-2026
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
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2027 - 9 Jan 2035 Over 5 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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