The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has awarded this contract for the provision of an online Easy Read platform, including a comprehensive image library, to be used across the Council. The platform will enable staff to produce adaptable and accessible Easy Read documents that comply with recognised accessibility standards, for both internal and external use.
The platform will support the Council in creating high‑quality accessible materials for residents with learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and those for whom English is a second language. It will help ensure informed decision‑making, promote independent engagement with Council services, and enable full participation in civic life. Easy Read materials also provide an essential communication resource for carers, support workers, and families.
This contract was awarded via a direct award procedure following a market engagement exercise, which confirmed that only one supplier was capable of meeting the Council's specific requirements.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-581896
The Council is seeking a suitably qualified Contractor to complete the external refurbishment works to Hanwell Chapel, a grade II listed building. The works include roof repairs to the vestry areas (including joist replacement), exterior stonework repairs, replacement rainwater goods and new fencing to the catacombs area.
The work is required as the building is currently subject to water ingress and damp, without these works both the interior and exterior of the building will continue to deteriorate and result in more serious damage. The fencing is required to protect the structural integrity of the catacombs.
The Planning and Listed Building consent for the works has been applied for, and decision is pending. The award of contract is subject to the necessary Planning and Listed Building Consent being approved.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-582628
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has directly awarded a software contract to Heywood Ltd for the provision of pensions administration software.
The contract was established for three years commencing in April 2026.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-583002
The notice is for the provision of asbestos removal services that will be awarded to Cablesheer Limited (Company Number: 4353201) through the South East Consortium (SEC) Asbestos Removals Framework.
The contract period will be two years, with an optional extension of one year.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-541391
Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team is seeking proposals to appoint a single competent and experienced consultant to complete a feasibility study, options appraisal, concept design, and detailed design for site-wide Landscape works, across Lancaster West Estate.
The scope of this project includes comprehensive surveys of biodiversity, ecology,
seating, lighting, wayfinding and surfaces (e.g., paving) across the estate and will
present opportunities to maximise positive environment and social well-being. Reaching the design stage will also allow the identification and development of flood mitigation measures and meet biodiversity net gain requirements.
This project will help the council meet its net-zero goals, improve the climate resilience of the estate and the perception of safety and wellbeing for residents.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - Lancaster West Neighbourhood TeamLondonWAC-98444
The Authority is conducting a procurement for a design, build, operation and maintenance contract relating to the Notting Dale heat network (the “Procurement”).
*This Contract Award relates to the Primary Network Construction Works and the Operation and Management Contract for the Primary Heat Network*
The Notting Dale Heat Network (the “Heat Network”’/”Project”) is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is the Council’s ambition that it will be the most reliable and proactively maintained heat network in the UK.
The initial phase of the Project is to serve the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) for which the intended heat users include around 800 residential units, a school, a large Council-owned leisure centre and business units for SMEs (Baseline Studios).
The Project is anticipated to expand through future phases, which are currently being assessed.
The Authority is obliged to conduct this procurement in full accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The Authority will procure the Proposed Contract using the Negotiated Procedure with Prior Notice as set out in Regulation 47 of the UCR 2016, which provides a structure for this competitive tendering exercise.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-98459
RBKC wishes to appoint a number of contractors across four (4) Lots to deliver a range of mechanical and electrical works, including specific lot for lift installation and refurbishment works to its property portfolio. The intention is to enter into the Framework agreement to start in the autumn of 2023 for a period of four years with an option to extend of up to two years up to a maximum duration of six years.
The works may include mechanical and electrical planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works to RBKC housing stock including provision of new installs, repair, replacement, removal and/ or overhaul including but not limited to the following types of works:
Electrical wiring
Landlord's electrical supplies, lateral mains and intake cupboards
Electrical supply metering
Lighting (including communal, emergency and external lighting)
Door entry systems and electric door operators
Closed circuit television (CCTV) systems
Fire, smoke and heat alarm systems
Warden call systems
Communal ventilation (including ductwork and fittings and automatic opening vents)
Communal water tanks
Pipework and fittings
Dry risers and wet risers
Boilers and communal/district heating and hot water systems
Heat recovery systems
Booster pumps
Sump pumps
Energy efficiency measures
Any other mechanical or electrical parts and systems servicing our housing stock
Any related works or services necessary to facilitate the above works, such as: design services; provision of access; related work to the fabric and structure of any building or estate, including making good and identification and removal of asbestos.
Any other work or service associated with or ancillary to the above.
Lift works including
The installation, removal, repair, maintenance, overhaul, renewal, replacement, improvement and decoration of lift systems serving our buildings and estates.
Any other work or service associated with or ancillary to the above.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-117848
The scope of the framework will include construction works including planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works to RBKC housing stock including provision of new installs, repair, replacement, removal, and / or overhaul including but not limited to the following types of works: Main and secondary roof coverings, parapets, chimneys, tank rooms, skylights, fascias and soffits, access and handrails.
Canopies and porches (e.g. canopies over top level walkways and balconies, and porches to entrances).
Roof voids (including structural timbers, sarking felt, insulation, fire breaks, lighting, access, ventilation, and fire breaks).
Rain water goods (e.g. roof outlets, gutters and downpipes).
Gullies (e.g. balcony and walkway gullies and ground gullies) and drainage.
Windows (including communal windows, and the windows of individual homes), and
rear/balcony doors.
External facades and elevations (including masonry, brickwork, concrete, render, infill
panels, and timber).
Metalwork (e.g. railings, grills, handrails and gates).
External facade fittings (e.g. vents, satellite dishes, aerials, cables, trunking, flues and other service penetrations, lightning protection/conductors, and lights).
External wall insulation (e.g. cavity wall insulation and other thermal insulation) and rain screen cladding.
Walkways and balconies.
Measures to address subsidence/movement and other structural problems (including
external balcony and walkway supports).
Internal communal parts (e.g. lobbies, reception areas, hallways, stairs, walls, ceilings,
handrails and floor coverings).
Communal doors, and front entrance doors of individual homes.
Fire safety measures, such as signage, fire-stopping, smoke ventilation and sprinklers.
Mechanical and electrical works where these are part of a larger, construction led project Pram sheds, bin stores, bin rooms, garages, fences and boundary walls, retaining walls.
footpaths, roads, parking, slabs and paving.
Kitchen and bathroom fittings.
And any other part of the fabric and structure of our buildings and estates.
New builds, adaptations and civil engineering works; extensions, internal fit-out, and
demolition; and groundworks.
Erection of scaffolding, and provision of other forms of access, where necessary to facilitate any of the above works.
Design services relating to any of the above works.
Identification and removal of asbestos.
Any other work or service associated with or ancillary to the above.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-118836
Appointment of Cost Consultant for Refurbishment of Pembroke Road North Depot - Call off from Notting Hill Genesis Development Consultant Framework Lot 8
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The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-495350
storage service is available for residents who approach the housing department for assistance. This includes residents who apply to the authority under the homelessness legislation and residents wishing to transfer from Council managed and/or other socially rented accommodation to more suitable accommodation.
There may also be occasions where residents approach the Council from housing tenures other than those mentioned, where provision of the service will be made available. Residents using the service increasingly include the vulnerable and elderly, disabled residents, residents on the Accessible Housing Register and those affected by the Grenfell tragedy who require additional support to enable them to move.
We would welcome proposals from Contractors in the business of providing the following services for residents living in the private sector and social rented housing accommodation:
i. Removals and delivery
ii. Storage - collection and delivery
iii. Environmentally sound disposal or recycling of tenant’s goods/waste that is no longer required
iv. Dismantling furniture and reassembly thereafter.
The Contract is anticipated to run for a period of three years from October 2023 with an option to extend for a further 2 years, taking the total contract duration to 5 years altogether.
Please refer to the specification document for a comprehensive service list and description of the scope of service.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ,Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, LondonLondonWAC-178993
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a consultancy services contract to Mercer Ltd. The contract is for the provision of pension fund investment management consultancy and was procured using the National LGPS Frameworks under the Investment Management Consultancy Services Framework Agreement (NCCT42289) Lot 1-Investment Consultancy Services via a further competition.
The contract was established for an initial duration of 3 years from 1 September 2023, with the option to extend for 2 years at the RBKC’s discretion.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-180254
The West London Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) is a 34-bed short term assessment hub. It is a core service necessary for the prevention and relief of homelessness and rough sleeping across the West London subregion. The service has had great outcomes and prevents or relieves homelessness for over 200 people per year. The proposed award for a period of 12 months is required on economic, technical and urgency grounds to ensure that there is no loss of service and associated critical infrastructure.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-547880
The Process Review Service aims to drive significant improvements across Council services by reviewing and redesigning processes. The procurement has been carried our via RFQ process.
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The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-518169
The West London Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) is a 34-bed short term assessment hub. It is a core service necessary for the prevention and relief of homelessness and rough sleeping across the West London subregion. The service has had great outcomes and prevents or relieves homelessness for over 200 people per year. The proposed award for a period of 12 months is required on economic, technical and urgency grounds to ensure that there is no loss of service and associated critical infrastructure.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-553410
Replacement of single-glazed windows and external doors at Avondale Primary School.
The existing windows at the school are outdated and contribute to substantial heat loss and rising energy bills. Replacing them with high-performance double-glazed units will enhance thermal efficiency, improve internal comfort, and reduce operational costs. The works form part of the Council’s broader decarbonisation efforts and directly support strategic commitments, including the Net Zero 2040 target, the UK Climate Change Act 2008, the RBKC Climate Emergency Declaration, and the London Plan on sustainability and low-carbon development.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-551806
Replacement of single-glazed windows and external doors at Colville Primary School.
The existing windows at the school are outdated and contribute to substantial heat loss and rising energy bills. Replacing them with high-performance double-glazed units will enhance thermal efficiency, improve internal comfort, and reduce operational costs. The works form part of the Council’s broader decarbonisation efforts and directly support strategic commitments, including the Net Zero 2040 target, the UK Climate Change Act 2008, the RBKC Climate Emergency Declaration, and the London Plan on sustainability and low-carbon development.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-551809
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) is intending to directly award a software contract to Heywood Ltd for the provision of pensions administration software.
The contract will be established for three years commencing on 1 April 2026.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-575335
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, on behalf of the West London Housing Partnership, has awarded this contract for the provision support services for former rough sleepers. It is a core service necessary for the prevention of rough sleeping across the West London boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). This contract has been put in place to deliver specialist direct support to former rough sleepers or individuals with an extensive history of homelessness that have recently accepted an offer of private rented or social housing.
The direct award, for a period of 12 months was required on urgency grounds to ensure that there is no loss of service and associated critical infrastructure, funded by a one-off top up grant. This is due to uncertainty around the longer term funding arrangements. This Contract is below the Light Touch Threshold.
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaLondonWAC-582052