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title: "Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e53"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e53

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## Summary

The procurement process under review is managed by Maidstone Borough Council for a project titled "Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, as well as business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, specifically designed for the Maidstone Town Centre area located in the UKJ45 region. Initiated through an open, below-threshold competition, the procurement process has now reached the award stage as of 1st June 2026, with the contract being granted to AVEO GROUP LIMITED. The entire contract period is set from 22nd June to 30th September 2026, with an award value of £48,660.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, research and development, or related consultancy fields. The procurement process was ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging participation from diverse business backgrounds to contribute to strengthening community resilience and enhancing inclusivity within urban settings. Companies involved in consultancy services, socioeconomic research, and community-oriented projects would have been well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on generating evidence-based insights to bolster community-centric initiatives. The engagement aimed to foster strong partnerships with local stakeholders, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in community development projects.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council ("the Council") invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to design and deliver a participatory and deliberative engagement programme focused exclusively on Maidstone Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051558-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £48,660 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVEO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051558-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032176-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051558-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032176-2026
  9th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032082-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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