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title: "Seizing the Moment"
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buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
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# Seizing the Moment

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e33bc3b4-7c89-4ae7-b71b-8bf28b9aee7e

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently conducting an open tender process titled "Seizing the Moment," aimed at commissioning expertise to engage with local communities and stakeholders in Kingston. This procurement falls within the 'Other community, social and personal services' industry category and has a total value of £75,000. Key dates include the tender end date of 29 March 2021, with the contract period slated to commence on 5 April 2021 and last until 31 December 2021.

This project presents an excellent opportunity for management consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in community engagement and collaborative planning. Businesses that specialise in fostering community relationships, supporting local organisations, and facilitating discussions among diverse groups may find this tender particularly appealing. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, enabling them to contribute to and shape the future direction of the borough.

## Notice

The Kingston Strategic Partnership (KSP) wishes to commission external expertise to facilitate the conversations with communities - primarily with residents but also with groups, organisations and businesses that have an interest in the future of the borough - to shape this shared vision. The brief is looking for three pieces of work: Collaboratively develop a distinctive and compelling narrative to replicate the sense of mission that has existed during the pandemic. Initiate an inclusive, open and honest conversation about the future of the borough, with a particular focus on creating the trusting relationships needed for closer collaboration with front-line staff, VCS, and other public sector bodies. Set in motion a change process that gives informal and formal community groups more freedom, support and resources to address address local and brough wide challenges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca366b4b-2d68-42b2-9995-1efffbfa0d5b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 00:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca366b4b-2d68-42b2-9995-1efffbfa0d5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca366b4b-2d68-42b2-9995-1efffbfa0d5b
  16th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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