---
title: "Driving for Change 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Driving for Change 2026/27

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a08

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has initiated a procurement process for the "Driving for Change 2026/27" project, focusing on community health services. This initiative is aimed at supporting individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk in Kingston. The contract, following a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded on 29th May 2026 and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a possible extension until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £26,928. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Change Please Foundation being the selected supplier, as indicated by their successful bid that satisfied all assessment criteria including quality standards.

This tender provides invaluable opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and social services, particularly those that can offer integrated, multi-service support such as drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, and social reintegration services. SMEs with an innovative approach to service delivery, particularly those experienced in dealing with vulnerable populations, would find this contract aligns with their expertise. The project offers the chance to deliver significant social impact while utilising expertise in providing comprehensive support services, highlighting the potential for growth and enhanced reputation in the sector.

## Notice

RBK Public Health is partnering with Driving for Change to support people who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping in Kingston.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this initiative is to attract people who are/at risk of rough sleeping into drug and alcohol treatment and provide them with wraparound support. Driving for Change is an all-in-one direct intervention service, from a bus, providing those experiencing homelessness access to haircuts, dental care, podiatry, digital and financial literacy training, support opening a bank account where appropriate, employment support, therapy assessments, access to mobile phones/data and essential everyday items

### Procurement Information

Procurement under PSR Direct Award Process C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058235-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,464 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE PLEASE FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058235-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044921-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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