Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment Day Opportunities - Reminder

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking input via a Market Engagement Questionnaire for the project titled "Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment Day Opportunities". This procurement initiative is focused on the social services industry, specifically addressing welfare services for disabled people and community action programmes. The procurement process is set within the UKI33 region, covering London, with key industry classifications under CPV codes 85310000, 85311200, and 85322000.

Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to the market engagement exercise by 2nd May 2025, which will inform the procurement strategy in anticipation of service commencement by April 2026. Although this current phase is not a formal tender exercise, it offers crucial insight into potential procurement avenues. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability specifications.

With a projected contract value of £1,695,600 and a contract period from April 2026 to March 2031, with possible extensions until 2035, companies providing social care and welfare services can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector. The procurement's focus on creating inclusive and supportive environments for people with disabilities underscores the potential for specialised service providers to innovate and scale their offerings, contributing to community welfare and accessing government funding for sustainable growth.