Maidstone, Fairmeadow, Public Conveniences Repurposing

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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

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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
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

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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075835-2026
10th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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