Planning

VCSE Phase 1

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has announced a procurement process for the "VCSE Phase 1" project, focusing on various contracts within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. This planned procurement stage is part of a competitive flexible procedure under the "services" category, specifically addressing "Health and Social Work Services." Interested parties must be aware that this opportunity is in its planning phase, with a future notice expected on 1st April 2027. The project, based in Kingston, United Kingdom (region UKI63), carries a gross value of £4,408,500 and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2028, with the contract period extending potentially until 31st March 2035. The principal procurement category operates under a special regime known as "light touch," suitable for above-threshold procurements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the social work services sector, particularly those categorized as SMEs or VCSEs. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish a long-term partnership with a sub-central government authority, expanding their portfolios and operational reach within the public sector. Enterprises with expertise in health and social work services within the UK can leverage this project to enhance their credentials and gain prominence. The integration of a flexible competitive procedure indicates an inclusive approach, encouraging a wide range of organisations to participate and bring innovation and quality to the social service offerings in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCSE Phase 1

Notice Description

VCSE Phase 1: various VCSE contracts, multi lot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047951-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,673,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 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
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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