Award

MBC Community Arts Hub

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2025 at 10:46

Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has conducted a tender for the refurbishment and fit-out of units 2-4 Granada House to create the MBC Community Arts Hub, which will include 7 individual studios, meeting/workshop rooms, exhibition space, a retail area, tea station, accessible toilet, storage, and social space. The procurement process, classified under refurbishment work (CPV code 45453100), followed an open procedure. Key dates included the release of the tender on 8th August 2024, with an expression of interest deadline by midday 30th August 2024 and final tender submission by midday 6th September 2024. The evaluation occurred in the week of 9th September 2024, and the contractor was appointed in the week of 16th September 2024. The contract period is from 17th September 2024 to 30th November 2024, with the award status being active as of 13th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms within the construction and refurbishment sector, particularly those experienced with community-oriented projects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as particularly suitable. The project not only provides a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in creating functional and accessible public spaces but also positions them to contribute directly to community development. The procurement was awarded to Gransden Construction, an SME, demonstrating MBC's support for smaller businesses, thus encouraging similar enterprises to participate in future tenders for growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC Community Arts Hub

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to refurbish and fit-out units 2 - 4 Granada House to create a community arts hub and maker space comprising 7 individual studios, meeting/workshop rooms, an exhibition space and retail area. New tea station, accessible toilet, storage and social space. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: 8th August 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 30th August 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 6th September 2024 Evaluation: w/c 9th September 2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c 16th September 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6419509c-65ab-439a-8b84-011380cca38f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615aa2ce-919e-4e05-a3ef-615e449c55ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,078 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANSDEN CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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