---
title: "VCSE Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a176"
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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 2

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a176

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "VCSE Phase 2" is in the planning stage, managed by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. This procurement is valued at £1,855,000, with a gross amount of £2,226,000, and focuses on the services industry, specifically health and social work services, under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract involves multiple lots and is tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The services are expected to be delivered within the UK region of Kingston by 1st October 2028, lasting until 31st August 2033, with potential renewal extending up to 31st August 2035. A future notice regarding the tender will be available by 1st September 2027, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in social and health work services. Businesses equipped to offer competitive solutions in these areas and capable of functioning within the specified region can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish long-term collaboration with a local government body. With a substantial budget allocation and a competitive flexible procedure, businesses that are adaptable and innovative are well-positioned to benefit from this large-scale government project.

## Notice

VCSE Phase 2: 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/047977-2026 |
| 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 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2028 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,855,000 |
| 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 13:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047977-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047977-2026
  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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