UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Housing Management is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the design (or complete the design), supply and installation of Wet Fire Main (Wet Riser) to protect the existing multi-level, multi-use residential properties at the following residential towers: • Berenger Tower • Chelsea Reach Tower • Blantyre Tower • Ashburn Tower • Whistler Tower • Greaves Tower, and • Dartrey Tower

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced development partner to deliver development and construction services for Lots Road South

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ("the Council") is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experience contractor to carry out refurbishment works to four blocks within Silchester Estate to benefit from the Council's investment programme due to the deteriorating condition of the blocks. The blocks were originally constructed circa 1960 under the authority of Kensington Metropolitan Borough Council. The blocks are of similar construction, this being reinforced concrete frame with brick infill panels. The four blocks are; • Dixon House, Darfield Way, W10 6TU • Markland House, Darfield Way, W10 6UA • Frinstead House, Freston Road, W10 6TZ • Whitstable House, Silchester Road, W10 6SH

Local authorities in England have a statutory duty to plan for the provision of certain home-based services, including the provision of disability aids and "community equipment", to meet the assessed eligible needs of service users who are ordinarily resident in their area. The supply of Community Equipment is a statutory duty under: • Care Act 2014 (Adult Social Care only) • Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 • Children and Families Act 2014 • National Health Service Act 2006 • Health and Safety at Work act 1974 and Regulations The provision of community equipment to eligible children and adults is vital in helping to achieve efficiency and cost-effectiveness across a range of other local authority and health authority services, and to help achieve local and health authority strategic objectives.

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.

The Authority is conducting a procurement for a design, build, operation and maintenance contract relating to the Notting Dale heat network (the “Procurement”). 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.

The e Lancaster West Estate (the Estate), in North Kensington, is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of its social housing and landscaping, with a deep energy retrofit to improve its energy performance. The Authority is conducting a procurement for a design, build, operation and maintenance contract relating to the Notting Dale heat network.

The Lancaster West Estate in North Kensington is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of its social housing and landscaping with a deep energy retrofit to improve its energy performance. The Notting Dale Heat Network is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is RBKC'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). This project forms the second part of the Procurement strategy to support the Heat Network delivery. The Authority is conducting procurement for the design and construction of the Tertiary Networks and all internal (above ground) sections of the Secondary Networks within the Notting Dale Heat Network.

Grenfell Housing service is seeking tenders to appoint the services of suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to provide a supplemental Programmed, Planned and Responsive repairs service. Tenderers shall be deemed to have submitted their rates with a full understanding of the nature of the scope and volume of work. The Council will award the Contract(s) commencing 1 April 2023 with a contract end date of 31 March 2025. The Council reserves the right to offer an extension of the Contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance. The Council has its own in-house repairs service that undertakes a proportion of this work; however, demand sometimes outweighs this capacity, thus a main contractor is required to ensure the Council can fulfil its repair obligations.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are seeking proposals for the complete renovation of an existing enclosed woodland trail space located at Avondale Park (Walmer Rd, London W11 4EY). This includes hard/soft landscaping, planting, and other features within the specifications/design. The design for the space has already been decided and can be found within the capitalesourcing portal.

To access this tender you must register an account with the Capital e-sourcing Portal at www.capitalesourcing.com and use the following access code ITT_RBKC_16296 or click the following link https://www.capitalesourcing.com/go/3855616601851172D6BE RBKC wishes to appoint a number of contractors across four (4) Lots to deliver a range of mechanical and electrical works, including la 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 further 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 Electric 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 serving 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 related works or services necessary to facilitate the above works, such as: design services; provision of access; related mechanical or electrical work; 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.

To access this tender you must register with the Capital e-sourcing Portal at www.capitalesourcing.com. Use the following code to access the tender ITT_RBKC_16295 or click this link https://www.capitalesourcing.com/go/91933451018511751446 RBKC wishes to appoint a number of contractors across four (4) Lots to deliver a range of construction related 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 further years up to a maximum duration of six years. 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.

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The Authority is procuring a provider for the provision of short-term refuge accommodation-based support provision for single women and women with children at risk of domestic abuse. The Contract period will be five (5) years with the option to extend for a further period of two (2) years at the absolute discretion of the Authority. Please refer to the procurement documents for further information.

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.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBK&C) Council invites suitably experienced and qualified IAG providers to provide: • A borough wide year-round Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service which is suitable tailored towards the diverse of different residents. The Service should be personalized and holistic, coordinated and systems based, triaged and integrated with a single point of access. • IAG should be high quality, accurate and timely and essential for early intervention and prevention of escalation around issues which lead to eviction, unemployment and hospitalization. • IAG should be targeted towards crisis prevention and seeking to reduce the systemic barriers people can face when accessing advice services. The service provider will act as a strategic partner to the Council to help drive forward change and embed new approaches to support the delivery of strategic priorities. The service provider will use a whole systems approach for the provision of independent and unbiased advocacy advice will be specialist and culturally specific to meet the needs of a diverse community. The service provide will help to maximise resident's independence to prevent an over reliance and dependency on more intensive care and support, as well as dependence on other statutory services. The service will need to be accessible for a minimum of five days each week, excluding weeks containing public holidays. For further information please visit our esourcing portal (www.capitalesourcing.com) .

To access this tender you must register with the Capital e-sourcing Portal at www.capitalesourcing.com. Use the following code to access the tender: ITT_RBKC_17469 As a landlord RBKC is responsible for the repair, maintenance and good management of its buildings and housing stock RBKC is proposing to establish framework agreements for the provision of professional services that will enable it to meet these obligations. From time-to-time work is required to RBKC’s buildings and estates, due to ordinary wear and tear, the finite lifespan of the relevant parts, for compliance with the most up to date standards and regulations, and to otherwise ensure that its housing stock is safe, well managed, in good condition, and meets the needs of residents. To facilitate this work, professional and specialist advice is required to support the internal delivery teams. The proposed framework agreements are intended to ensure that when, during the coming years, RBKC finds that it is necessary to carry out works to a particular building or estate, arrangements will be in place to call-off and deliver the professional services that will support the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of works. RBKC intends that the use of these framework agreements will produce economies of scale and administrative efficiencies, that will enable it to achieve greater value for money for the Council, and for its leaseholders. To that end, RBKC has divided the procurement into multiple lots so as to mitigate risk, foster competition in the market by promoting tender participation from small and medium size enterprises, and avoid single-supplier dependency. Prospective tenderers should note that they are only be able to submit a tender for either: Lot 1 only; or any combination of any of the other Lots, excluding Lot 1.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) is inviting tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors for the procurement of an Assertive Street Population Service for rough sleepers. The contract will be established for a duration of 7 years with a built-in break clause. The delivery of the contract is anticipated to begin on 01/04/2024. The objectives of this contract are to deliver a range of different services related to supporting rough sleepers across the borough. This includes providing contact, assessment, and referral to support services. To Apply The full tender pack, including the specification of requirements and contract terms and conditions can be downloaded from the e-tendering portal. Please search for reference prj_RBKC_22522 and/or itt_RBKC_17510. Registration on the portal is necessary to be able to download the documents. Guidance about how to access the tender documents can be found on the RBKC Procurement website. Tender submissions must be submitted via the portal. The deadline for submitting a tender response for this opportunity is 8 November 2023, noon. Please submit any clarification questions relating to this tender via the message board on the portal. The deadline for clarification questions for this opportunity is 1 November 2023, noon.

The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into a series of contracts with qualified and experienced economic operators to provide a range of building and security services across five (5) estates in the borough including concierge services, CCTV monitoring, manned guarding, a patrol service, and oversight of various activities on the respective estates. The services being procured have been categorised into the following four (4) lots: Lot 1 – World’s End Estate; Lot 2 – Trellick Tower; Lot 3 – Hazelwood Tower and Adair Tower; and Lot 4 – Silchester Estate (provisional) The contracts will cover a range of services as set out in more detail against each lot below. Each contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend the contract period for a further two (2) years at the Contracting Authority’s discretion making possible a total contract period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract across all lots over four (4) years is £1.4 million (excluding VAT). Important note for ‘Lot 4 – Silchester Estate’: The services for ‘Lot 4 - Silchester Estate’ are tentative, subject to resident consultation and so, not definitive. Tenderers should note that the services for this lot should be considered as somewhat provisional in nature as the requirement for these services still need to be consulted with the residents of the estate. Nevertheless, tenders are being invited through this Notice and following the evaluation of submitted tenders, a resident consultation will be carried out. After the resident consultation has been completed the Contracting Authority will decide whether to proceed with the procurement of the services in relation to ‘Lot 4’.