Planning

Acre Road Supported Living

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is initiating a procurement process under the planning stage for "Acre Road Supported Living" services, targeted within the Adult Social Care sector. This project is classified in the social work services category, and the procurement involves a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st June 2027 and continue until 31st May 2031, with possibilities for renewal extending to 31st May 2036. The planned procurement is estimated at £4,000,000 with a gross value of £4,800,000. Strategic planning details are documented under a notice published on 26th May 2026, with a future notice date set for 1st June 2026. This opportunity is located in the UKI63 region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those providing supported living services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit, given the suitability criteria that favour such entities. Participation in this tender could significantly enhance business growth for service providers with capabilities in light-touch regime compliant services, fostering long-term partnerships with local government authorities. The flexible procurement approach allows for competitive engagement, enabling businesses to tailor innovative solutions to meet the borough's needs efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acre Road Supported Living

Notice Description

Adult Social Care Supported Living services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a32c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048622-2026
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £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 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2031 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

Notice Documents

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