--- title: "MBC Archbishops Palace - Supplier Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-21" --- # MBC Archbishops Palace - Supplier Engagement Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f.json) ## Summary Maidstone Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the refurbishment of the Archbishop’s Palace located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the supplier engagement phase, inviting interested parties to partake in discussions and innovations concerning the project. As of now, the Council is seeking input on how to procure the building works while considering the historical significance and necessary consents for modifications. A key date to note is 6th February 2026, which marks the due date for interested suppliers to engage in the process. The project, categorised under 'works' in the refurbishment and overhaul industry, reflects in the planning stage with a scheduled contract period from 1st to 31st March 2026. This procurement opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses specialising in building refurbishment, particularly those experienced in handling heritage properties. The scope invites innovative thinking in value engineering, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering budget-friendly solutions with high-quality outcomes. Organisations with expertise in restoration and architectural renovation could significantly benefit from participating, leveraging this tender as a platform for business growth and establishing a foothold within the public sector works domain in the Maidstone region. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the proposed refurbishment of the Archbishop's Palace, Mill Street Maidstone ME15 6YE. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to procure the proposed building works bearing in mind the heritage importance of the building and the consents required for certain works. The Council is also looking for ideas to incorporate some value engineering in the design of the proposed refurbishment works to ensure the works are within budget and value for money. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./DPTR4C68VR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/DPTR4C68VR ### Planning Information Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the proposed refurbishment of the Archbishop’s Palace, Mill Street Maidstone ME15 6YE. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to procure the proposed building works bearing in mind the heritage importance of the building and the consents required for certain works. The Council is also looking for ideas to incorporate some value engineering in the design of the proposed refurbishment works to ensure the works are within budget and value for money. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005333-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 21 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005333-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005333-2026 21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/DPTR4C68VR - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./DPTR4C68VR - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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