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Warm Packs and Cool Packs to support residents during periods of extreme cold and heat

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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27 May 2026 at 13:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, acting as buyer, initiated a procurement process to provide Warm Packs and Cool Packs to residents across its borough, as well as Westminster City Council and the London Borough of Camden. This initiative, crucial for the wellbeing of vulnerable households, falls under the goods category. It was guided by UK legislation, specifically 2023/54, and utilized a limited procurement method denoting below-threshold limited competition. The contract, valued at £67,991.95 gross, was awarded on 10 March 2026, with the fulfilment period spanning from 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2027. The procurement stage has been successfully completed, with Ark -H appointed as the supplier and the project primarily addressed to the UKI33 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in goods related to emergency support, household items, and temperature-regulating materials like blankets, seals, and packaging. With the stated objective of supporting residents against extreme weather, SMEs providing innovative solutions in these areas are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The established distribution network across key London boroughs offers an avenue for business growth, allowing qualified suppliers to serve a broad range of communities, enhance brand exposure, and potentially secure recurring engagements with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Warm Packs and Cool Packs to support residents during periods of extreme cold and heat

Notice Description

The appointed supplier will deliver Warm and Cool Packs to designated distribution points within each borough of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), Westminster City Council (WCC), and the London Borough of Camden. This initiative is intended to support residents during periods of extreme cold and heat, forming part of the Council's wider commitment to safeguarding vulnerable households, promoting health and wellbeing, and helping residents manage the impacts of seasonal temperature changes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049739-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

18937000 - Goods-packing sacks

39511000 - Blankets and travelling rugs

44425000 - Rings, seals, bands, sticks and grout packers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,659 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK -H

Further Information

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