Planning

VCSE Phase 2

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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22 May 2026 at 13:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "VCSE Phase 2" is in the planning stage, managed by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. This procurement is valued at £1,855,000, with a gross amount of £2,226,000, and focuses on the services industry, specifically health and social work services, under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract involves multiple lots and is tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The services are expected to be delivered within the UK region of Kingston by 1st October 2028, lasting until 31st August 2033, with potential renewal extending up to 31st August 2035. A future notice regarding the tender will be available by 1st September 2027, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in social and health work services. Businesses equipped to offer competitive solutions in these areas and capable of functioning within the specified region can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish long-term collaboration with a local government body. With a substantial budget allocation and a competitive flexible procedure, businesses that are adaptable and innovative are well-positioned to benefit from this large-scale government project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCSE Phase 2

Notice Description

VCSE Phase 2: various VCSE contracts, multi lot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047977-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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
£1,855,000 £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 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 31 Aug 2033 4-5 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

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