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09 Jul 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea has awarded a contract for providing Community Transport services to Westway CT. This contract, titled "RBKC - Contract Details Notice – Community Transport (Interim Direct Award)", aims to support older residents in London by facilitating their access to essential community activities, shopping, and social participation. Categorised under special-purpose road passenger-transport services, the procurement process was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is expected to run until 31 December 2026, with an option for a three-month extension, reaching a potential maximum value of £169,648.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers specialising in community transport and logistics, particularly those involved in passenger services. Businesses equipped with a fleet that meets safety and accessibility requirements would be ideally positioned to compete. The contract requires the supplier to manage transportation scheduling, staffing, and performance monitoring, which would be beneficial for companies looking to expand their operations in community-driven transport services. Additionally, the emphasis on reliably operating community transport services aligns with goals to enhance service frequency and resident engagement, potentially fostering business growth through increased service user numbers and new memberships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RBKC -Contract Details Notice - Community Transport (Interim Direct Award)

Notice Description

This contract provides Community Transport services to support older residents in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to access essential community activities, shopping, day opportunities and social participation. The service includes: Group minibus transport, including scheduled community routes and ad-hoc bookings for eligible groups. Individual transport through the Community Car Scheme, delivered by a volunteer driver network. A Shopper Service, providing scheduled transport to local supermarkets and key retail locations. Subsidised transport for named Westminster groups (WCC contract only), delivered in line with current service policy. The supplier must deliver all transport using an appropriate fleet of minibuses and volunteer vehicles, meeting safety, accessibility, insurance and licensing requirements. Services must operate reliably, to agreed timetables, and in accordance with the KPIs set out in the contract. annual value: PS127,237, with optional monthly extensions up to a total possible value of PS169,648. The supplier must provide all staffing, volunteer coordination, vehicle scheduling, reporting, record-keeping and performance monitoring necessary to deliver the service, ensuring continuity of provision throughout the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c72a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064552-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,648 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WESTWAY CT

Further Information

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