Tender

TMBC People and Skills

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is seeking a contractor to support skills development and assist disadvantaged residents towards employment in the construction, agri-tech, and social care sectors through the "TMBC People and Skills" initiative. This open tender process falls under the services category, with a procurement method characterised by below-threshold open competition. Interested parties have until 5th June 2026 to submit their bids, while enquiry submissions are welcomed until 29th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026, located in Tonbridge, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in community services, particularly those experienced in enhancing workforce capabilities in relevant sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability considerations outlined in the tender. The project not only offers avenues for financial growth through a competitive contract value but also positions businesses to partner with local authorities in impactful community development initiatives.

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Notice Title

TMBC People and Skills

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are looking for a contractor to support skills development and help our most disadvantaged residents on the path towards employment, particularly in the construction, agri-tech and social care sectors. In addition, there are huge opportunities to build upon the excellent work being undertaken by Kent County Council to deliver county-wide initiatives such as Connect to Work and Skills Bootcamps and ensure that our residents have the opportunity to access wider support on offer. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tonbridge:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./JC8EV242M3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/JC8EV242M3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043539-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 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
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING 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
TONBRIDGE
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
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
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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