Tender

Estates and Facilities Management for International House

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process for "Estates and Facilities Management for International House" in Ashford, Kent, falling under the facilities management services category. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity for potential suppliers. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 7th May 2026, with the subsequent award period expected to conclude by 4th June 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £247,500 to £297,000 and will span from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with possibilities for extension. The procurement ensures inclusivity, encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in facilities management, particularly those with expertise in delivering comprehensive, efficient, and customer-focused services. Suppliers capable of managing estates and facilities that align with the council's operational and statutory objectives are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves a balanced evaluation of price and quality, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of service. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts and those seeking to develop lasting partnerships with local government authorities in the UK.

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Notice Title

Estates and Facilities Management for International House

Notice Description

Access Code : YN8T7CS2E6 ABC is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide comprehensive Estates and Facilities Management Services for International House, Ashford, Kent. The purpose of this Tender is to appoint a supplier who can deliver safe, compliant, efficient, and customer focused estates and facilities services that support ABC's operational needs, statutory responsibilities, and corporate objectives. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Facilities-management-services./YN8T7CS2E6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/YN8T7CS2E6

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension of 12 months plus 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030711-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£247,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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