Tender

ender For Landscape Character Assessment for Maidstone

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Maidstone Borough Council involves the tender for a Landscape Character Assessment. This procurement, classified under environmental engineering consultancy services, is targeted to shape strategic plans and facilitate discussions on landscape enhancements in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with key dates including the enquiry period closing on 22nd September 2025, and the tender submission deadline set for 29th September 2025. The project, valued at £72,000 and under an open competition procurement method, is set to commence on 10th October 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental engineering and landscape assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the contract’s suitability for such entities. The procurement process emphasises value through a balanced evaluation metric focusing equally on cost, quality, and the presentation through interviews, which provides an excellent platform for businesses to highlight their capabilities and establish themselves in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

ender For Landscape Character Assessment for Maidstone

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is seeking to produce a revised Landscape Character Assessment (the LCA) to recognise our valued landscapes and to inform our strategic plans, and facilitate discussion regarding MBC's expectations for landscape acknowledgement and enhancement, in planning and decision-making, with developers, landowners, lenders, specialist and voluntary groups and statutory bodies, and our local communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054389-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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