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title: "MBC Archbishop's Palace - Alternative Use"
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# MBC Archbishop's Palace - Alternative Use

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b989d6c-818e-49cb-913c-f3d0979ed402

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the project titled "MBC Archbishop's Palace - Alternative Use." This initiative falls within the construction work category for buildings related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants, located in Maidstone, England. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with key dates including the expression of interest deadline on 3rd December 2021 and the completed tender submission deadline on 7th January 2022. The evaluation is scheduled for the week commencing 10th January 2022, followed by interviews the week after, and the contractor appointment expected by 14th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for operators, developers, contractors, consultants, funders, business owners, and event managers with experience in operating multi-use buildings or wedding and conference centres. Businesses focused on building alteration work and other construction-related services could find this project aligns well with their expertise, making it a strategic opportunity to expand their operations in the public sector.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are seeking tenders from suitably experienced parties interested in submitting their proposals for the alternative use of The Archbishops Palace. Interest is expected from operators, developers, contractors, consultants, funders, business owners, event managers and organisers and the like, experienced in operating wedding/conference centres and/or multi-use buildings incorporating events/weddings/cultural and public spaces. The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced company to work in partnership with on this project. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Friday 19th November 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 3rd December 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 7th January 2022 Evaluation: w/c 10th January 2022 Interviews: w/c 17th January 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 14th Feb 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications and proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08cf75f-33db-43bf-9f3a-5cd7c3e9c39c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08cf75f-33db-43bf-9f3a-5cd7c3e9c39c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08cf75f-33db-43bf-9f3a-5cd7c3e9c39c
  19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=86e6062a-4149-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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