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Maidstone, Fairmeadow, Public Conveniences Repurposing

Maidstone Borough Council

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is exploring future uses for a vacant former public toilet building at Fairmeadow in Maidstone. The approximately 70 square metre building is next to the River Medway, close to Maidstone town centre, and has existing utility connections. The proposed activity concerns finding a sustainable occupation and management model for the property, potentially involving community use, leasing, renting or property management. The Council is seeking views from community organisations, charities, social enterprises and other interested parties. It wants proposals that bring community benefit, encourage activity and engagement in Fairmeadow, improve the riverside environment, and secure the building’s long-term occupation and management.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently a preliminary market engagement exercise, not an invitation to tender. Maidstone Borough Council is using the exercise to understand market interest, possible future uses and occupation models before deciding whether to run a separate procurement, leasing or disposal process. Interested parties are expected to submit responses to the Council’s engagement questions by 5:00pm on 4 September 2026. The anticipated contract period, if a future arrangement proceeds, is 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2028. The procurement is classified as a service, covering non-residential property renting or leasing and property management. An estimated gross value of £0 is recorded.

This engagement is suited to community organisations, charities, social enterprises, property operators and other groups able to occupy or manage a small vacant riverside building. Relevant experience may include community facility operation, property leasing, estate or building management, and delivering activities that attract local people. Strong responses will show a credible future use, community benefit, activity and engagement in Fairmeadow, environmental enhancement around the riverside, financial sustainability, and the ability to secure long-term occupation and management. Organisations considering a lease, rental, partnership or similar operating model should use the engagement to explain how they could make the building viable. Participation is preparation for a possible later process, not a current bidding opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maidstone, Fairmeadow, Public Conveniences Repurposing

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement - Former Public Toilet Building, Fairmeadow, Maidstone Maidstone Borough Council is seeking views and expressions of interest from community organisations, charities, social enterprises and other interested parties regarding the future use of the former public toilet building located within Fairmeadow, Maidstone. The Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to understand the level of market interest, potential occupation models and possible future uses for the building. The property is currently vacant and comprises approximately 70m2 of internal floor space, positioned adjacent to the River Medway and close to Maidstone town centre. Existing utility connections are present. The Council is particularly interested in proposals that deliver community benefit, encourage activity and engagement within Fairmeadow, enhance the riverside environment, are financially sustainable and secure the long-term occupation and management of the building. Interested parties are invited to submit a response to the questions listed in the document titled 'Supplier Engagement - Fairmeadow PC' Please note: This is a preliminary market engagement exercise only and is not a tender opportunity. The Council is seeking information to help inform its future approach to the building and reserves the right to undertake a separate procurement, leasing or disposal process at a later date. Participation in this exercise will not result in the award of any contract or lease. Submission Deadline: 5:00pm, Friday 4 September 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Non-residential-property-renting-or-leasing-services./56C7X7A24N To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/56C7X7A24N

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement - Former Public Toilet Building, Fairmeadow, Maidstone Maidstone Borough Council is seeking views and expressions of interest from community organisations, charities, social enterprises and other interested parties regarding the future use of the former public toilet building located within Fairmeadow, Maidstone. The Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to understand the level of market interest, potential occupation models and possible future uses for the building. The property is currently vacant and comprises approximately 70m2 of internal floor space, positioned adjacent to the River Medway and close to Maidstone town centre. Existing utility connections are present. The Council is particularly interested in proposals that deliver community benefit, encourage activity and engagement within Fairmeadow, enhance the riverside environment, are financially sustainable and secure the long-term occupation and management of the building. Interested parties are invited to submit a response to the questions listed in the document titled 'Supplier Engagement - Fairmeadow PC' Please note: This is a preliminary market engagement exercise only and is not a tender opportunity. The Council is seeking information to help inform its future approach to the building and reserves the right to undertake a separate procurement, leasing or disposal process at a later date. Participation in this exercise will not result in the award of any contract or lease. Submission Deadline: 5:00pm, Friday 4 September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075835-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Maidstone Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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