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title: "Provision of Accessible Guides for KCH Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065757"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Provision of Accessible Guides for KCH Trust

Buyer: KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065757

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## Summary

The procurement process for the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Accessible Guides for various Trust departments and wards to enhance inclusion and accessibility for patients, visitors, and staff. Presently in the planning stage, this contract aims to develop and maintain Access Guides that ensure the availability of quality-assured accessibility information. The procurement is categorised under services and falls within the education and training services industry. The procurement stage commenced with the specification development from 1st October 2025 to 1st February 2026, and key deadlines include the future notice date on 16th March 2026. The contract, valued at £31,200 (amount) and gross valued at £37,440, is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 with a planned end date of 1st April 2029, and is suited for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility and digital platform services. Companies offering exceptional project management, accredited quality assurance services (ISO 9001), and digital platform integration would find themselves competitive contenders for this contract. The requirement to resurvey departments annually and apply advanced survey techniques, such as 360° imagery production, highlights the importance for firms capable of delivering precise, dependable, and innovative solutions. The business is stationed in the UK, specifically targeting the UKI region, with ideal participants adept in meeting BS8300:2018 standards. Overall, this contract provides a platform for fostering a more inclusive healthcare environment, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses committed to accessibility and equality support services.

## Notice

This service provides and maintains detailed Access Guides for all Trust departments and wards, ensuring up-to-date, quality-assured accessibility information is available for patients, visitors, and staff. These guides support the Trust's commitment to inclusion, equality, and exceptional patient experience by helping people with disabilities and access needs to plan their visits with confidence and independence. The trust requires the service to: Resurvey 15% (approximately 30) departments or wards each year to ensure information accuracy and reflect estate or service changes. Conduct in-person accessibility surveys by trained surveyors, applying ISO 9001-accredited quality assurance processes. Provide updated imagery, including large-format photos and 360deg images of accessible toilets, bathrooms, and Changing Places facilities. Supply annual Guidance Documentation, including RAG-rated accessibility matrices, low-cost improvement recommendations, and best practice guidance reports aligned with BS8300:2018 standards. Deliver ongoing maintenance, hosting, and data updates for a digital platform and its integration with the Trust's website. Provide dedicated project management, including monthly liaison with Estates & Facilities, biannual progress meetings, and promotional support to increase awareness and usage of the Access Guides.

### Planning Information

Specification development with incumbent from 1st October 2025 until 1st February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014904-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE5 9NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction |
| Westminster constituency | Dulwich and West Norwood |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014904-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014904-2026
  18th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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