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Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 08:37

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review is managed by Maidstone Borough Council for a project titled "Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, as well as business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, specifically designed for the Maidstone Town Centre area located in the UKJ45 region. Initiated through an open, below-threshold competition, the procurement process has now reached the award stage as of 1st June 2026, with the contract being granted to AVEO GROUP LIMITED. The entire contract period is set from 22nd June to 30th September 2026, with an award value of £48,660.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, research and development, or related consultancy fields. The procurement process was ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging participation from diverse business backgrounds to contribute to strengthening community resilience and enhancing inclusivity within urban settings. Companies involved in consultancy services, socioeconomic research, and community-oriented projects would have been well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on generating evidence-based insights to bolster community-centric initiatives. The engagement aimed to foster strong partnerships with local stakeholders, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in community development projects.

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Notice Title

Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council ("the Council") invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to design and deliver a participatory and deliberative engagement programme focused exclusively on Maidstone Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051558-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£48,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE 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
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
TLJ45 Mid Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVEO GROUP

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