---
title: "VCSE Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a167"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# VCSE Phase 1

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a167

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has announced a procurement process for the "VCSE Phase 1" project, focusing on various contracts within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. This planned procurement stage is part of a competitive flexible procedure under the "services" category, specifically addressing "Health and Social Work Services." Interested parties must be aware that this opportunity is in its planning phase, with a future notice expected on 1st April 2027. The project, based in Kingston, United Kingdom (region UKI63), carries a gross value of £4,408,500 and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2028, with the contract period extending potentially until 31st March 2035. The principal procurement category operates under a special regime known as "light touch," suitable for above-threshold procurements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the social work services sector, particularly those categorized as SMEs or VCSEs. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish a long-term partnership with a sub-central government authority, expanding their portfolios and operational reach within the public sector. Enterprises with expertise in health and social work services within the UK can leverage this project to enhance their credentials and gain prominence. The integration of a flexible competitive procedure indicates an inclusive approach, encouraging a wide range of organisations to participate and bring innovation and quality to the social service offerings in the community.

## Notice

VCSE Phase 1: various VCSE contracts, multi lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047951-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,673,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047951-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047951-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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