Tender

ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by the TMT Procurement Partnership for the Maidstone Borough Council. The tender, titled "ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board", focuses on recruitment services within the services industry category. The objective is to engage organisations capable of providing recruitment, selection, and governance services to form the Park Wood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. The contract is located in the Tunbridge Wells area and the procurement is at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 5th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 26th February 2026. The procurement follows an open competition method, aiming to foster participation from various sizes of businesses.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering recruitment services, specifically those experienced in community-led governance projects. Ideal candidates could include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-versed in revitalising local communities. Successful bidders would be pivotal in empowering local residents and stakeholders through strategic governance, ultimately contributing to vibrant, self-sustaining neighbourhoods. Additionally, the contract's value of up to £36,000 presents both financial gain and the chance to contribute to a landmark development project, making it attractive for entities seeking to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council ("the Council") invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide recruitment, selection, and governance services to establish the Park Wood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. This commission includes the appointment of an Independent Chair and the formation of a representative, community-led Board. The Park Wood and Senacre Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) has been selected to participate in the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme. This comprises a 10-year, PS20 million endowment-style investment aimed at revitalising local neighbourhoods. As defined in the Government's Pride in Place Prospectus, the programme shifts power away from traditional public sector structures, placing strategic decision-making directly in the hands of local residents and stakeholders The programme is built upon three core objectives: * Building Thriving Places: Revitalising high streets, community assets, and physical infrastructure to create vibrant, welcoming neighbourhoods. * Strengthening Communities: Restoring the social fabric by improving social infrastructure and fostering a collective sense of belonging. * Taking Back Control: Empowering residents to take direct ownership of their area's future through a community-led governance model. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Recruitment-services./C3JSF6YJ4C To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/C3JSF6YJ4C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010420-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
James Hudson-Austin
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554427

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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