---
title: "MBC - Invitation to Tender For Compliance Management and Contract Assurance (Gas)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# MBC - Invitation to Tender For Compliance Management and Contract Assurance (Gas)

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba34

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for managing compliance and contract assurance for their gas maintenance contract. This project, titled "MBC - Invitation to Tender For Compliance Management and Contract Assurance (Gas)," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical inspection and testing services. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period closing on 20th July 2026. It is located in Maidstone, within the United Kingdom (Region: UKJ45). Interested parties should note that the enquiry period concludes on 13th July 2026. The procurement process is below the threshold and involves open competition, with electronic submissions accepted via the designated eSourcing portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in technical inspection and testing services, especially those that have experience working within legislative compliance frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its emphasis on quality (60% weighting) and cost (40% weighting). With a potential contract period extending up to 2031, including optional extensions, involvement in this project can significantly contribute to business expansion and reputation enhancement in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to procure contract for compliance management and assurance that our Gas Contractor is meeting all safety and legislative requirements within the gas maintenance contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./27JQ8S4B55 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/27JQ8S4B55

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058554-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 13:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058554-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058554-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/27JQ8S4B55
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./27JQ8S4B55
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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