Learning Disability Volunteering Opportunities Services - Market Engagement

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and Westminster City Council (WCC) are seeking market feedback on upcoming contracts to provide volunteering opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism support needs. Current contracts expire in March 2027, with new services commencing April 2027. Service Overview: The volunteering opportunities service supports eligible adults under the Care Act 2014 by providing high-quality support to access volunteering placements, build skills and confidence, and promote personal growth and community engagement. Services aim to reduce social isolation, showcase volunteering as a route to wellbeing, and facilitate pathways to employment through work experience in education, health, social services, and charitable sectors. Service Targets: RBKC seeks to reach 40 unique residents; WCC seeks to reach 45 unique residents. Contract Details: Indicative annual funding is approximately £21,320 for RBKC and £24,000 for WCC. Contracts will be procured under an open procedure (anticipated late summer 2026) in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 Light Touch Regime. Contracts will be for a minimum of two years with an option to extend for one additional year. Market Engagement: This questionnaire (https://forms.office.com/e/JvgCRrtiZd) is not a formal tender or pre-qualification exercise but seeks market insight to inform procurement strategy and service specifications. Responses must be submitted by 23 June 2026.