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title: "Maidstone Community Larders Supplier Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Maidstone Community Larders Supplier Engagement

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-952e5b2c-626f-4c7f-aa3b-f01aa379515e

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking local charitable organisations or Community Interest Companies (CIC) to partner with for the future operations of Maidstone Community Larders. This procurement process is in its planning stage, with an engagement end date of January 9, 2024. The contract falls under the industry category of Provision of services to the community and is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to collaborate with Maidstone Borough Council in addressing food insecurity issues and supporting residents' well-being. Businesses involved in community services and social welfare are well-suited to compete for this partnership on improving residents' health and cost of living challenges.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting local charitable organisations or Community Interest Companies (CIC) to express their interest in forming a partnership regarding the future operations of Maidstone Community Larders. MBC currently operate 3 Community Larders to help residents with food insecurity, improve their health and wellbeing and support them with increase in the cost of living.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d882942-d637-47aa-b2d4-61ec82c2c40e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d882942-d637-47aa-b2d4-61ec82c2c40e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d882942-d637-47aa-b2d4-61ec82c2c40e
  12th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7d7b5d5f-0799-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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