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title: "MBC Community Arts Hub"
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buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# MBC Community Arts Hub

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6419509c-65ab-439a-8b84-011380cca38f

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has conducted a tender for the refurbishment and fit-out of units 2-4 Granada House to create the MBC Community Arts Hub, which will include 7 individual studios, meeting/workshop rooms, exhibition space, a retail area, tea station, accessible toilet, storage, and social space. The procurement process, classified under refurbishment work (CPV code 45453100), followed an open procedure. Key dates included the release of the tender on 8th August 2024, with an expression of interest deadline by midday 30th August 2024 and final tender submission by midday 6th September 2024. The evaluation occurred in the week of 9th September 2024, and the contractor was appointed in the week of 16th September 2024. The contract period is from 17th September 2024 to 30th November 2024, with the award status being active as of 13th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms within the construction and refurbishment sector, particularly those experienced with community-oriented projects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as particularly suitable. The project not only provides a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in creating functional and accessible public spaces but also positions them to contribute directly to community development. The procurement was awarded to Gransden Construction, an SME, demonstrating MBC's support for smaller businesses, thus encouraging similar enterprises to participate in future tenders for growth opportunities.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to refurbish and fit-out units 2 - 4 Granada House to create a community arts hub and maker space comprising 7 individual studios, meeting/workshop rooms, an exhibition space and retail area. New tea station, accessible toilet, storage and social space. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: 8th August 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 30th August 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 6th September 2024 Evaluation: w/c 9th September 2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c 16th September 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615aa2ce-919e-4e05-a3ef-615e449c55ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,078 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANSDEN CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615aa2ce-919e-4e05-a3ef-615e449c55ca
- 8 Aug 2024 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ff15b0-dd61-4db1-952a-9117d126019c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615aa2ce-919e-4e05-a3ef-615e449c55ca
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ff15b0-dd61-4db1-952a-9117d126019c
  8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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