---
title: "Statutory Children Complaint Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Statutory Children Complaint Investigations

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607dc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames focused on the provision of services for "Statutory Children Complaint Investigations". This contract was categorised under the education and training services industry and located in the region of UKI63, United Kingdom. The tender was managed under "direct" procurement, described as "below threshold - without competition", and has been awarded. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2027, with the contract signed on 1 October 2025. The procurement stage is currently under the 'award' and 'contract' tags, with the latest update made on 16 January 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and consultancy services to engage as independent investigators or chairpersons for statutory complaint investigations involving children's services. Firms like RRC (RRCONSULTANCY) LTD, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing independent and professional insights into statutory complaints, would find this contract aligns with their service offerings. The nature of the procurement method suggests streamlined opportunities for businesses adept at responding to targeted and direct service requirements without needing extensive competition procedures.

## Notice

External Independent Investigators and Independent Chairpersons for Statutory Complaint Investigations and Panels as well as Advice regarding the Children Act and Getting the Best from Complaints Guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003988-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RRC (RRCONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003988-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003988-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rrconsultancy.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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