Award

Corbens Place Phase 2

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 11:57

Tender

07 May 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corbens Place Phase 2" project is being managed by Maidstone Borough Council. The council seeks a contractor to carry out design and construction work for new affordable housing, including 19 houses and 4 maisonettes near Tonbridge Road, Maidstone. Classified under the construction industry category, this project is valued at approximately £8.694 million. The award stage, completed through an open procedure, culminated on 29th October 2025, with Skillcrown Homes Limited being the successful bidder. The planned contract period spans from 11th March 2026 to 12th July 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in construction and affordable housing development. Innovative enterprises with expertise in construction design and high-quality execution are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and offer sustained growth avenues by aligning with public sector objectives in housing and community development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Skillcrown Homes Limited, who secured the award, exemplify the suitability of such businesses for this type of procurement. Participation in projects of this scale can significantly elevate a company's market position and expand its operational capacity.

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Notice Title

Corbens Place Phase 2

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to appoint a contractor to provide high quality design and construction works to deliver new affordable housing schemes. The development proposals will deliver Phase 2 Corbens Place, consisting of 19 Houses and 4 maisonettes with associated car parking and landscaping, just off Tonbridge Road, Maidstone. The appointed contractor will be required to work alongside the Council's appointed Employers Agent (Calforseaden) and ensure that all the design and construction works are compliant with the planning drawings, design, specification and employer's requirements and are in accordance with good construction works practice. Calfordseaden are providing the Council with the services of Employer's Agent which includes Contract Administrator, Principal Designer and Clerk of Works. They will be helping to design and administer the project and JCT Design and Build Works Contract, including producing and checking specification and contract documents, checking progress and quality of works on site, certifying Practical Completion as appropriate, validating and certifying payments and monitoring compliance with employer requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017840-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,245,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLCROWN HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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