Planning

Day opportunities and Meaningful Occupations Framework

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Day opportunities and Meaningful Occupations Framework," focusing on the delivery of Adult Social Care Day services. This framework, structured as a competitive flexible procedure, falls under the services category and is part of the public authority's light-touch regime. The framework will be split into multiple lots and is valued at approximately £7.5 million gross (£6.3 million net). The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2028, with the publication of the procurement notice expected by 1st September 2027. The services will be delivered in the Kingston region (UKI63) until 31st March 2033, with the option for renewal. Businesses can direct inquiries to the borough via email at commissioning@kingston.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in social work and social services sectors due to its flexible framework allowing multiple lots. The framework's structure is particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to provide innovative and efficient solutions for Adult Social Care Day services. The multi-lot approach and suitability for small to medium enterprises make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public procurement, while contributing to meaningful community support services in a sub-central government context. Moreover, with a value over the procurement threshold, participating firms can leverage this tender to bolster their reputation and capabilities in delivering critical social services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day opportunities and Meaningful Occupations Framework

Notice Description

Adult Social Care Day services, flexible framework with multiple lots

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048610-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,257,301 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years 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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