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title: "Shopmobility & Community Access Soft Market Testing"
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buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
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# Shopmobility & Community Access Soft Market Testing

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90878501-2d14-4052-9248-2dcbc5cf2519

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently conducting a tender process for a project titled "Shopmobility & Community Access Soft Market Testing." This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity and accessibility within Kingston Town Centre, focusing on individuals with additional access or mobility needs. The procurement falls under the services category and the industry classification includes invalid carriages, wheelchairs, and associated devices, with a total budget of £125,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 25th October 2019, while the contract itself is expected to run from 21st November 2019 to 31st March 2020. The council's commitment to improving community access aligns with its broader accessibility programme under Adult Social Care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mobility and accessibility services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in providing inclusive transport solutions or community service improvements would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also contribute to vital social initiatives within the Kingston area, thereby fostering business growth while promoting inclusivity.

## Notice

Kingston Council is committed to making sure that Kingston Town Centre is inclusive and accessible for all residents and visitors and to improving the experience of people who may have additional access or mobility needs. The Shop Mobility service contributes to the vision set out in the Council's Corporate Plan: Kingston will be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough, where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient The service also forms part of the Council's broader accessibility programme under development in Adult Social Care which includes access to the community through travel and transport, access to social and economic wellbeing through supported employment and access to social, leisure and learning opportunities and religious or faith based activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedf570f-69a5-4225-9e46-737eb459dadc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33193000 - Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices
- 33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedf570f-69a5-4225-9e46-737eb459dadc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedf570f-69a5-4225-9e46-737eb459dadc
  9th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingston.gov.uk

## Provenance

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