Tender

Maidstone Heritage Spaces interpretation project

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Maidstone Heritage Spaces interpretation project," targeting the museum services industry. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with opportunities for designers or design agencies to participate. The tender was released on 17th April 2026, with deadlines for clarifications on 8th May and tender submissions on 15th May. Located in Maidstone, UK, the project involves designing and installing Heritage Interpretation works in the town centre, with a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027. Under a below-threshold open competition method, businesses can submit electronically through the eSourcing portal using the provided access code.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for creative firms specialising in museum services and exhibition design. The open competition allows SMEs and VCSEs to compete, fostering diverse participation. Businesses with strong capabilities in quality design and effective client communication, particularly those with experience in public sector projects, will find this tender conducive to growth. Successful completion of this project can enhance company portfolios and enable further opportunities in public authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Maidstone Heritage Spaces interpretation project

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) would like to invite a designer or design agency/consortium to design, create and install a series of Heritage Interpretation works in Maidstone town centre. Indicative Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Friday 17th April 2026 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm Friday 8th May 2026 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 15th May 2026 Evaluation: w/c Monday 18th May 2026 Interviews: To be advised. Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 1st June 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Museum-services./Z4C5D7GH8Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Z4C5D7GH8Z

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035381-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE 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
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

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