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title: "PATHS Programme in Richmond"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a72a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# PATHS Programme in Richmond

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a72a

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## Summary

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has engaged in a direct procurement process for the "PATHS Programme in Richmond," focusing on the welfare services industry, particularly for children and young people. This contract, valued at £78,100, involves the provision of the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) programme, which is aimed at enhancing emotional and social skills in children aged 4 to 11. The procurement process, classified as a 'light touch' regime under UK legislation 2023/54, was completed through a direct award without competition. Commencing on 1 September 2026 and concluding on 31 July 2027, the programme will be implemented across early years settings and primary schools within Richmond, based in the UKI75 region. Key dates include the anticipated contract signature on 3 August 2026.

This procurement presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and welfare services for children, particularly those with a focus on social and emotional learning interventions. The awarded contractor, Barnardo's, a large-scale supplier in this sector, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to participate in similar tenders, especially those with established relationships and proven expertise in delivering effective programmes within educational settings. This procurement underscores the potential for continued collaboration and contract acquisition for businesses providing services that align with public health objectives and educational support services.

## Notice

The Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) Programme is a vital, evidence based social and emotional learning intervention for children aged 4 to 11 years. It delivers a universal, whole school approach that strengthens emotional understanding, social problem solving, pro social behaviour and self control-core protective skills that support positive mental wellbeing. Richmond Council's Public Health Team has observed sustained and measurable positive outcomes from the programme's delivery across early years settings and primary schools in Richmond. To maintain programme fidelity and maximise outcomes for young children, the Council proposes an 11 month direct award to the Contractor. This approach preserves the Contractor's established expertise and strong relationships with Richmond schools and ensures continuity of a proven intervention. The proposed contract term is from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027, with an estimated contract value of PS78,100.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050109-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Locality | TWICKEHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Twickenham Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050109-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050109-2026
  28th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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