--- title: "People and Skills Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-07" --- # People and Skills Project Buyer: TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b1e.json) ## Summary Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, located in Kings Hill, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage of a tender process titled "People and Skills Project." This procurement falls within the services category and focuses on providing community and social services. The council is undertaking supplier engagement to gather insights for a project aimed at delivering taster sessions and support to help residents access training opportunities in diverse sectors. Interested parties are invited to engage in this process, with key milestones involving the submission of information by 22 April 2026. The overall contract is valued at approximately £28,000, with a planned contract period starting on 1 March 2027. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community services and vocational training sectors. Suppliers specialising in skills development and community-oriented projects are well-positioned to contribute to the council's objectives of enhancing skill accessibility for residents. By participating in the supplier engagement, businesses have the unique chance to influence the project's structure and potentially secure subsequent contracts. The open engagement process allows suppliers to showcase their capabilities and propose innovative solutions that align with the council's goals, thereby fostering business growth through potential long-term partnerships. ## Notice Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding a new project aimed at providing taster sessions and support that helps residents access training and opportunities in specific sectors. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Kings-Hill:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./WMRJVNX4CY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WMRJVNX4CY If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ### Planning Information Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council have issued a supplier engagement document detailing the current specification of requirements and invited interested suppliers to answer 13 questions we have proposed. Suppliers may also provide any additional information they feel is relevant. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Kings-Hill:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./WMRJVNX4CY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WMRJVNX4CY If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031465-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000 | | 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 | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | KINGS HILL | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 12:34 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031465-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 15:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030563-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031465-2026 7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030563-2026 1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WMRJVNX4CY - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Kings-Hill:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./WMRJVNX4CY - 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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