Tender

MBC - Helping You Home - Hospital Discharge Service

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "MBC - Helping You Home – Hospital Discharge Service." This opportunity is focused on repair and maintenance services and is classified under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV code: 50000000). The procurement location is Maidstone, United Kingdom, under the region UKJ45. The council seeks to procure services related to the handyperson aspect of its hospital discharge scheme. The process follows an open, below-threshold competition method, with submissions accepted electronically via the Kent Business Portal. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 13th March 2026, with enquiry-related questions accepted until 6th March 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and last until 1st April 2027, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector, aiming to support the local healthcare system by facilitating the hospital-to-home transition for patients. Companies with experience in providing cost-effective, high-quality services, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, will find this opportunity advantageous. With a total contract value of £150,000, the criteria for awarding the contract are balanced between cost (30%) and quality (70%). A successful bid could result in long-term collaboration opportunities with the Maidstone Borough Council, extending beyond the initial contract period through potential renewals. Such partnerships can bolster business growth, enhance reputation in the public sector, and expand service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC - Helping You Home - Hospital Discharge Service

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure the handyperson element of our hospital discharge scheme, Helping You Home. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./G6ZU5PUXMG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G6ZU5PUXMG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011120-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lottie Copping
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554126

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
Not specified

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

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