---
title: "VCSE Phase 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a183"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# VCSE Phase 3

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a183

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is planning a public procurement process titled "VCSE Phase 3" focused on providing various Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) contracts through a multi-lot system. This procurement belongs to the health and social work services industry, with a CPV code of 85310000. The procurement aims to serve the UKI63 region in the United Kingdom, with a projected contract value of GBP 6,366,000 net, and a gross total of GBP 7,639,200. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method identified as a competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime and categorised as 'above threshold'. Future notices are anticipated by 1st April 2027, and the contract period is planned to extend from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2033, with potential renewals extending up to 31st March 2035.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. With multiple lots available, companies operating in the social work and broader health service sector can strategically align themselves to meet the contracting authority's needs. The procurement's structure as a competitive flexible procedure allows for a more adaptable approach, making it particularly suitable for innovative service providers keen to expand their footprint within the public sector. Businesses with strengths in delivering social or community-oriented health services are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, leveraging their capabilities to secure a significant role in this long-term contractual engagement.

## Notice

VCSE Phase 3: 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/047993-2026 |
| 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 | £6,366,000 |
| 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 13:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047993-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047993-2026
  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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