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title: "ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648c8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648c8

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by Maidstone Borough Council, centred around the commissioning of recruitment, selection, and governance services for establishing the Park Wood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. The project is tied to the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme, with objectives to build thriving places, strengthen communities, and empower residents. The procurement, categorised under recruitment services, employed an open competition method below the threshold. Located in Maidstone, UK, this tender progressed from the planning stage to an active award status, with the contract period slated from 2nd April to 17th July 2026. The tender initially invited bids until 5th March 2026, with the award valued at £29,607 and granted to "This is Capacity," highlighting substantial engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in recruitment and governance services. The focus on local empowerment through the Park Wood & Senacre Neighbourhood Board allows businesses to contribute to community development and governance, enabling them to establish a robust presence in the public sector. The programme's emphasis on revitalising neighbourhoods presents a platform for businesses adept in managing and delivering community-centric solutions. Organisations with experience in steering collective community endeavours will be well-suited to compete, bringing their skills to support a long-term strategic initiative aimed at enhancing local living conditions and civic involvement.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council ("the Council") invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide recruitment, selection, and governance services to establish the Park Wood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. This commission includes the appointment of an Independent Chair and the formation of a representative, community-led Board. The Park Wood and Senacre Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) has been selected to participate in the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme. This comprises a 10-year, PS20 million endowment-style investment aimed at revitalising local neighbourhoods. As defined in the Government's Pride in Place Prospectus, the programme shifts power away from traditional public sector structures, placing strategic decision-making directly in the hands of local residents and stakeholders The programme is built upon three core objectives: * Building Thriving Places: Revitalising high streets, community assets, and physical infrastructure to create vibrant, welcoming neighbourhoods. * Strengthening Communities: Restoring the social fabric by improving social infrastructure and fostering a collective sense of belonging. * Taking Back Control: Empowering residents to take direct ownership of their area's future through a community-led governance model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| Awards value | £29,607 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIS IS CAPACITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 17:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026485-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010420-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026485-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010420-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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