This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Aug 2026 at 16:00

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council initiated a procurement process for Estates and Facilities Management Services for International House, located in Ashford, Kent. Initially launched with the title "Estates and Facilities Management for International House," under tender ID "ASH/25/239," this tender falls under the industry category of Facilities Management Services. The procurement process began in April 2026 with an anticipated contract period starting from 1st October 2026 and ending on 30th September 2029, potentially extending to 2031. The tender utilised an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions through the Delta eSourcing portal. However, by 5th August 2026, the process was discontinued as Ashford Borough Council considered reviewing the in-house delivery of these services.

This tender initially presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management services to expand their operations into the public sector, particularly for those experienced in delivering efficient and customer-focused services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were identified as suitable for bidding, with evaluation criteria balancing price and quality, emphasising the importance of interviews. Although the award was cancelled in August 2026, businesses from the facilities management industry should stay informed for future potential opportunities with Ashford Borough Council to support growth within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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/074395-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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