MBC - Invitation to Tender For Compliance Management and Contract Assurance (Gas)

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for managing compliance and contract assurance for their gas maintenance contract. This project, titled "MBC - Invitation to Tender For Compliance Management and Contract Assurance (Gas)," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical inspection and testing services. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period closing on 20th July 2026. It is located in Maidstone, within the United Kingdom (Region: UKJ45). Interested parties should note that the enquiry period concludes on 13th July 2026. The procurement process is below the threshold and involves open competition, with electronic submissions accepted via the designated eSourcing portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in technical inspection and testing services, especially those that have experience working within legislative compliance frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its emphasis on quality (60% weighting) and cost (40% weighting). With a potential contract period extending up to 2031, including optional extensions, involvement in this project can significantly contribute to business expansion and reputation enhancement in the public sector domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MBC - Invitation to Tender For Compliance Management and Contract Assurance (Gas)

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to procure contract for compliance management and assurance that our Gas Contractor is meeting all safety and legislative requirements within the gas maintenance contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./27JQ8S4B55 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/27JQ8S4B55

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058554-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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
Not specified

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

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