London Borough of Richmond
Sutton, Achieving for Children and KingstonEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
London Borough of Richmond
AI Analysis
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This is a contract opportunity with London Borough of Richmond, a local council in west London. The notice doesn't specify the exact service or goods being procured — you'll need to read the full tender documents to understand what work is required and whether your business can do it.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for details on qualifications, insurance, references, or certifications needed
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- No specific tasks or deliverables are described in this notice — the full tender documents will outline exactly what goods or services Richmond Council is buying
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a summary notice only. The real detail is in the full tender documents — find the link to 'View Full Details' or check Contracts Finder (www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk) for the complete specification
- 2Look for the contract 'Lot' or 'Lot Number' — councils often split work into multiple smaller contracts, so check if you qualify for all of them or just some
- 3Check the 'Tender Timeline' section — note the deadline for submitting questions, the closing date for bids, and when the contract starts and ends
- 4Read the 'Evaluation Criteria' to understand how Richmond Council will score bids — it might be price only, or price + quality/social value. Small businesses sometimes score better on social value questions
- 5Look for 'Social Value' requirements — many councils now ask how your business will benefit the local community (jobs, training, environmental impact). Budget time to write a strong answer
Tips for Small Businesses
- Contact Richmond Council's procurement team early with questions — they're usually helpful and can clarify whether the contract suits your size and capability
- Consider partnering with a larger supplier or subcontracting if the work is too big for you alone — councils often welcome consortium bids from SMEs
- If this is a multi-lot contract, bid for the specific lots that match your strengths rather than trying to win everything
Award Details
KINGSTON MINICABS CARS
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
SNA Transport Limited
9 contracts wonlatest 7 Jul 2026 - 2
Wallington Cars and Couriers Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 10 Aug 2026 - 3
St Joseph’s Travels Ltd.
7 contracts wonlatest 30 Jul 2026 - 4
Zedcarz Limited
5 contracts wonlatest 25 Aug 2026 - 5
Angel carriers limited
5 contracts wonlatest 18 Aug 2026
SNA Transport Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Sutton, Achieving for Children and KingstonKey Dates
Published
8 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
award
Source
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