Planning

People and Skills Project

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

07 Apr 2026 at 12:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, located in Kings Hill, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage of a tender process titled "People and Skills Project." This procurement falls within the services category and focuses on providing community and social services. The council is undertaking supplier engagement to gather insights for a project aimed at delivering taster sessions and support to help residents access training opportunities in diverse sectors. Interested parties are invited to engage in this process, with key milestones involving the submission of information by 22 April 2026. The overall contract is valued at approximately £28,000, with a planned contract period starting on 1 March 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community services and vocational training sectors. Suppliers specialising in skills development and community-oriented projects are well-positioned to contribute to the council's objectives of enhancing skill accessibility for residents. By participating in the supplier engagement, businesses have the unique chance to influence the project's structure and potentially secure subsequent contracts. The open engagement process allows suppliers to showcase their capabilities and propose innovative solutions that align with the council's goals, thereby fostering business growth through potential long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

People and Skills Project

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding a new project aimed at providing taster sessions and support that helps residents access training and opportunities in specific sectors. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Kings-Hill:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./WMRJVNX4CY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WMRJVNX4CY If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Planning Information

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council have issued a supplier engagement document detailing the current specification of requirements and invited interested suppliers to answer 13 questions we have proposed. Suppliers may also provide any additional information they feel is relevant. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Kings-Hill:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./WMRJVNX4CY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WMRJVNX4CY If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031465-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING 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
KINGS HILL
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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