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Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate

Description: Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of the Refurbishment & Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. The Contract is specifically to enable essential refurbishment works to the Theatre Royal Margate to enable its reopening. The Theatre is the second oldest theatre in the UK, Grade II* listed and the original structure was built in 1787. It closed its doors to the public in 2022 and Thanet District Council is now looking for an experienced contractor to carry out the capital works. The reopening of the Theatre Royal is essential to maximising Margate's arts offering to the community and feeds into Thanet District Council's wider Town Plan. The (read more...)

Summary: The Thanet District Council is actively seeking a contractor for the "Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate," a tender currently in the active stage. This prominent project falls under the construction industry and specifically targets the restoration of leisure and cultural facilities. Located in Margate, UK, the procurement process is conducted through an open procedure with final tenders due by 28th August 2026, and the award expected by 29th September 2026. The contract, valued at £4,920,000 including VAT, is expected to commence in November 2026 and last for 11 months, aiming for the reopening of the historic theatre by the end of September 2027.

Woodland Cottages - Lead Designer

Description: Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a design team for the redevelopment of Woodland Cottages, Lyminge and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. The project brief is to demolish the existing Airey houses and redevelop the site with new affordable rental homes. This redevelopment provides an opportunity to increase site density, as the existing dwellings currently occupy disproportionately large plots. Initial viability studies indicate that the scheme must deliver a minimum of 17 new dwellings. Early and ongoing engagement with the Planning Authority will be essential to ensure a deliverable and acceptable scheme. The Local Authority Planning Department has advised that the design should reflect a Kent/Folkestone rural vernacular. The contract is anticipated to start September 2026 (read more...)

Summary: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is seeking to appoint a lead designer for the redevelopment of Woodland Cottages in Lyminge, under an open procedure. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically architectural services for buildings, with a budget allocation of £360,000 GBP. The project involves replacing existing Airey houses with new affordable rental homes, aiming to deliver at least 17 new dwellings in a Kent rural vernacular style. Key dates for this tender include the submission deadline on 31 July 2026, moved from an earlier date, with the contract anticipated to commence on 14 September 2026 and run for approximately four years. The tender is currently in the 'tender update' stage.

Architect services

Description: Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint up to 3 suitable suppliers for the provision of Architect services. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. (read more...)

Summary: Canterbury City Council is currently seeking to engage up to three suppliers for architect services through an open procurement process. The Council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority, requires these services to align with UK region UKJ4. This opportunity, described under the CPV code "Architectural and related services," is part of an active tender process. Interested parties should note the critical deadline for submitting complete electronic tenders via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 31 July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, with an initial term of three years, potentially extending by two additional one-year periods based on service performance and the Council's discretion.

SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)

Description: Dover District Council ("the Council") is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") to inform the future procurement strategy for SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington. Interested parties can request a copy of the Council's Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise by emailing procurement@dover.gov.uk . Completed copies of the questionnaire must be completed and returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk before noon on the 22nd July 26. To view this notice, please click here:

Summary: Dover District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)." This procurement is classified under the services category and involves development services of real estate, with a gross value estimate of £1,800,000. The initiative is aimed at informing future procurement strategies for a piece of land situated between Eythorne and Elvington. The Council, based in Dover, is reaching out to interested parties to engage in a preliminary market engagement exercise. Key milestones include a deadline for returning completed questionnaires by 22nd July 2026. The subsequent procurement stages are planned to commence from January 2027 with the contract expected to run until the end of June 2028.

Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment

Description: Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Supplier for the Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Lawn%2C-park-or-sports-ground-mowers./8KPAPAW775 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8KPAPAW775 Tender responses are to be submitted no later than 12:00pm 27th July 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Lawn%2C-park-or-sports-ground-mowers./8KPAPAW775 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8KPAPAW775

Summary: Dover District Council, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the supply of grounds maintenance and landscaping machinery and equipment. This procurement opportunity is titled "Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment", catering to the goods category within the industry classification. The tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 12:00 pm on 27th July 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 13th August 2026 to 12th November 2026. Based in Dover, the procurement will follow an open competition method, allowing for broad participation.

The Stour Academy Trust Provision of Supply Agency Services

Description: This tender opportunity has been issued by The Stour Academy Trust (the Trust). The proposed contracts will be for the provision of supply agency services to the Trust where cover cannot be provided in-house. The service is intended to provide access to safe, compliant and good quality agency workers when required, while supporting the Trust's objectives of continuity of provision, safeguarding compliance, operational flexibility and value for money. The Trust predominantly requires short-term supply cover where absence or operational need cannot be covered in-house. There may also be occasions where longer-term supply cover is required, including to support extended absence, vacancy cover or continuity of provision. The Trust intends to award contracts to four (4) Providers following evaluation of tenders. The contracts will be for a period of (read more...)

Summary: The Stour Academy Trust is seeking to procure supply agency services via an open procedure to enhance their operational capabilities, focusing on continuity of provision, safeguarding compliance, operational flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. This procurement, titled "The Stour Academy Trust Provision of Supply Agency Services," pertains to the services industry category, specifically for personnel supply services, including temporary staff. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 10th August 2026. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 gross, with the primary delivery location being within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The procurement timeline anticipates an award decision by 7th September 2026 and an initial contract term beginning on 28th September 2026 for three years, extendable by up to two additional one-year terms.

Architect services

Description: Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint up to 3 suitable suppliers for the provision of Architect services. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. (read more...)

Summary: Canterbury City Council is currently seeking to engage up to three suppliers for architect services through an open procurement process. The Council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority, requires these services to align with UK region UKJ4. This opportunity, described under the CPV code "Architectural and related services," is part of an active tender process. Interested parties should note the critical deadline for submitting complete electronic tenders via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 31 July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, with an initial term of three years, potentially extending by two additional one-year periods based on service performance and the Council's discretion.

Balcony Remedial Works & Replacement

Description: Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of Balcony Remedial Works & Replacement at Artillery & Dragoon House + 3 x Blocks at Union St, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. It is a condition of the Invitation to Tender for you to attend a mandatory site visit. The site visit will be held @ 10 am on Thursday 25 June 2026. See 2.2.6 for further details. No further site visits will be held after this date. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to (read more...)

Summary: Canterbury City Council is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier for balcony remedial works and replacement at specified sites in Canterbury, United Kingdom. This procurement process is categorised under the "works" industry category and is being pursued via an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold processes. A mandatory site visit was scheduled on 25 June 2026, and potential suppliers must submit their tenders electronically through the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 24 July 2026. The contract is expected to start in September 2026, lasting for a nine-month period. Tenderers are required to inquire through the portal, with the enquiry period open until 10 July 2026.

Balcony Remedial Works & Replacement

Description: Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of Balcony Remedial Works & Replacement at Artillery & Dragoon House + 3 x Blocks at Union St, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. It is a condition of the Invitation to Tender for you to attend a mandatory site visit. The site visit will be held @ 10 am on Thursday 25 June 2026. See 2.2.6 for further details. No further site visits will be held after this date. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to (read more...)

Summary: Canterbury City Council is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier for balcony remedial works and replacement at specified sites in Canterbury, United Kingdom. This procurement process is categorised under the "works" industry category and is being pursued via an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold processes. A mandatory site visit was scheduled on 25 June 2026, and potential suppliers must submit their tenders electronically through the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 24 July 2026. The contract is expected to start in September 2026, lasting for a nine-month period. Tenderers are required to inquire through the portal, with the enquiry period open until 10 July 2026.

Lead Consultant Services (RIBA 0-3) Dover District Council - Town Centre Regeneration Programme

Description: Dover District Council (DDC) is undertaking a programme of regeneration across key town centre sites and is seeking to engage with the market in advance of procuring professional consultancy services. Interested parties can request a copy of the Council's Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise by emailing procurement@dover.gov.uk . Completed copies of the questionnaire must be completed and returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk before noon on the 1st July 26.

Summary: Dover District Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking lead consultant services for a Town Centre Regeneration Programme. This initiative is targeted for regeneration across key town centre locations in Dover, UK. Serving as the buyer, the Council is inviting interest from potential consultants through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise. Interested parties need to request the PME document by contacting procurement@dover.gov.uk, and completed questionnaires must be returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk by noon on the 1st of July, 2026. The procurement is classified under industry categories for building and construction consultancy services and is valued at £300,000. The contract period is set to commence on the 1st of January, 2027, and conclude on the 30th of June, 2028, with possible renewals extending up to December 2028.