Tender

Medway Assessment Centre (MAC)

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a sub-central government public authority in Chatham, UK, has issued a tender titled "Medway Assessment Centre (MAC)" focused on accommodation services. The tender is part of an active procurement stage with an open procedure method, catering to those experiencing rough sleeping and having complex needs. The procurement value stands at GBP 1,000,000, with a gross value of GBP 1,200,000. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 1st May 2026, 12:00 PM, with the enquiry period closing on 28th April 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st September 2026, potentially extending up to 30th August 2030.

This opportunity is particularly promising for businesses specializing in social accommodation services and support systems for socially disadvantaged individuals. Such businesses could leverage this tender to enhance their service portfolios, especially if they possess robust strategies for handling complex needs and ensuring social value. The procurement criteria emphasize price and technical quality, making it ideal for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering competitive and high-quality service solutions. The contract's significant value and potential renewal offer long-term business growth potential in the public sector service industry.

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Notice Title

Medway Assessment Centre (MAC)

Notice Description

The service will deliver a package of accommodation and support to people who are experiencing rough sleeping, have multiple complex needs and cooccurring conditions, such as problematic substance use, physical and/or mental health support needs, history of offending and learning difficulties. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Accommodation-services./4DF836JKTD To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4DF836JKTD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030103-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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