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Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre

Description: 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. The Council is seeking an independent partner to work with residents to explore the lived experience of urban living, with a particular emphasis on fairness, equity, and inclusivity, and on identifying opportunities to build stronger, more resilient communities within the borough's most diverse and mobile ward. There are a range of connected projects in the Town Centre aimed at strengthening community resilience, improving quality of life, and enhancing universal access. This commission will generate meaningful, evidence-based insight to inform these initiatives, drawing on data, examining socio-economic disparities, and supporting consideration of trade-offs.

Summary: Maidstone Borough Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre." This tender falls under the industry categories of research and development consultancy services and business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. It is located in Maidstone Town Centre, with the procurement stage currently active. The open competition is classified as a "Below threshold" procurement process, and the submission deadline is set for 6th May 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 29th April 2026. The contract value is £60,000.00 and aims to start on 15th June 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026.

Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre

Description: 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. The Council is seeking an independent partner to work with residents to explore the lived experience of urban living, with a particular emphasis on fairness, equity, and inclusivity, and on identifying opportunities to build stronger, more resilient communities within the borough's most diverse and mobile ward. There are a range of connected projects in the Town Centre aimed at strengthening community resilience, improving quality of life, and enhancing universal access. This commission will generate meaningful, evidence-based insight to inform these initiatives, drawing on data, examining socio-economic disparities, and supporting consideration of trade-offs. For more information about this opportunity, please (read more...)

Summary: Maidstone Borough Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre." This tender falls under the industry categories of research and development consultancy services and business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. It is located in Maidstone Town Centre, with the procurement stage currently active. The open competition is classified as a "Below threshold" procurement process, and the submission deadline is set for 6th May 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 29th April 2026. The contract value is £60,000.00 and aims to start on 15th June 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026.

CN250238 - Homecare

Description: Kent County Council is seeking Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered Homecare Service Providers to deliver support to Children and Adults living within the geographical boundary of Kent, including individuals who may require homecare services while residing in prison settings. The Council is establishing a Homecare Light Touch Open Framework, and invites providers who can deliver safe, high-quality, personalised, and flexible care within both home and community environments across Kent. Providers appointed to the Framework will be expected to: - Deliver care and support that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and wellbeing. - Offer personalised, needs-led support tailored to each Individual's circumstances. - Work collaboratively to ensure that Individuals who draw on care and support receive services that enhance their quality of life and reflect their unique requirements. For full (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is planning the procurement of Homecare Services under an open procedure, focusing on services for children and adults within Kent, UK, including those residing in prisons. The procurement is categorised under health and social work services and is currently in the planning stage, with a framework agreement anticipated to be established. Key dates include a tender period ending on 26 June 2026, and service provision starting from 1 April 2027. The framework is designed as a light touch regime, indicating a more flexible approach under the applicable procurement laws. Interested parties can engage with the Council through events like the market engagement scheduled for 9 July 2025, aimed at discussing the services and procurement regulations introduced by the Procurement Act 2023.

MBC Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link

Description: Maidstone Borough Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to deliver the major refurbishment of its main HQ civic offices at Maidstone House and The Link, located on King Street, Maidstone. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./J3WMNWW68A To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/J3WMNWW68A

Summary: Maidstone Borough Council is leading a procurement process for the refurbishment of its headquarters, Maidstone House and The Link, located on King Street, Maidstone. This tender, titled "MBC Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link," falls under the works category and uses an open procedure. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 12th May 2026, the enquiry period ending on 5th May 2026, and the planned award period concluding on 12th June 2026. The total estimated value of the project is £6.7 million, and it is classified mainly under refurbishment work, suitable for businesses in the construction industry.

MSK Physiotherapy AI Service

Description: The Authority requires a UK-based digital physiotherapy service in which advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is the primary driver of care delivery, ensuring services that are safe, consistent, and cost-effective.

Summary: The Kent Community NHS Health Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a service titled "MSK Physiotherapy AI Service," classified under physiotherapy services. This process is in the planning stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with a future notice expected to be published on 4th May 2026. The procurement involves a UK-based digital physiotherapy service powered by advanced AI, aimed at offering a comprehensive clinical pathway for musculoskeletal care in the Ashford region, categorised under UKJ4 in South East England.

NHS England South East - Provision of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Description: Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is commissioning Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning Team, have undertaken the procurement exercise on behalf of the ICB, with the support of South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The service will provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services. The key aims of the service are to accurately diagnose Abnormally Invasive Placenta (AIP) and determine the clinical risk it poses, and to maximise safety for the mother by providing high quality specialist multidisciplinary care for the delivery of women at high risk of AIP. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the provision of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Services in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex is managed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB), supported by NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning Team. The procurement method employed is the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), exempt from the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023. This contract, valued at £3,496,500, will commence on 1st April 2026 with a 5-year duration, with an optional 2-year extension. The service, classified under gynecologic or obstetric services, aims to provide specialised maternity care with a focus on diagnosing and managing Abnormally Invasive Placenta (AIP) and ensuring maternal and neonatal safety. The contract has been awarded to Medway NHS Foundation Trust, with the official contract signing set for April 2026. Interested parties had until 1st April 2026 to make representations during the standstill period.

Expression of Interest (EOI) for: Ninn Lane Re-development

Description: ABC is looking to procure a contractor to build a depot at Ninn Lane for ABC Direct Services, which is a former wastepaper recycling site with multiple concrete buildings and hard standings. ABC requires the construction of three (3) new industrial buildings, including demolition of existing structures, all associated building works (excluding Solar Panels), MEP installations, external works (excluding landscaping works), and all activities required for the complete execution and handover of the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents. This is being procured via the Competitive Flexible Procedure in 2 stages. This is the first stage expression of interest (EOI). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Construction-work./843GMF2Q62 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/843GMF2Q62

Summary: Ashford Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the "Ninn Lane Re-development" project, with the procurement process commencing at the tender stage. This initiative falls under the construction industry category, focusing on the redevelopment of a former wastepaper recycling site. The project location is in Ashford, United Kingdom, and includes constructing new industrial buildings. The deadline for submission is 1st May 2026. This procurement is being conducted via an open competition method under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in two stages, which highlights its emphasis on quality and suitability for small and medium enterprises.

Estates and Facilities Management for International House

Description: Access Code : YN8T7CS2E6 ABC is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide comprehensive Estates and Facilities Management Services for International House, Ashford, Kent. The purpose of this Tender is to appoint a supplier who can deliver safe, compliant, efficient, and customer focused estates and facilities services that support ABC's operational needs, statutory responsibilities, and corporate objectives. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Facilities-management-services./YN8T7CS2E6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/YN8T7CS2E6

Summary: Ashford Borough Council is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process for "Estates and Facilities Management for International House" in Ashford, Kent, falling under the facilities management services category. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity for potential suppliers. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 7th May 2026, with the subsequent award period expected to conclude by 4th June 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £247,500 to £297,000 and will span from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with possibilities for extension. The procurement ensures inclusivity, encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

Non-emergency Patient Transport Service for Kent & Medway

Description: NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (acting as the Co-ordinating Commissioner) and
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (acting as the Associate Commissioner) have undertaken a procurement process for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. The
contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a
further 3 years as required.

Summary: The NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with the NHS South East London Integrated Care Board, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. The procurement process culminated in a formal award dated 31st March 2026, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with a contract beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The contract goes beyond individual care needs by facilitating transport to NHS healthcare sites within Kent, Medway, Bromley, Bexley, and key London hospitals, including King's College Hospital and Guy's and St Thomas' hospital sites. The winning bidder, G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited, will oversee the service valued at approximately £210,674,927, focusing on health services within the procurement category of services.

The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme

Description: The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The service delivers a comprehensive Oral Health and Dental Epidemiology programme across Kent County Council's area. It fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Public Health England Dental Public Health Intelligence Programme, ensuring biennial dental epidemiology surveys are conducted to monitor population oral health. The approach is evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and Kent's public health priorities, focusing on prevention and reducing oral health inequalities.

Summary: Kent County Council has issued a contract titled "The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme," under the Community Health Services category. This process is part of the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £723,009, covers services throughout Kent, UKJ4 region, focused on improving oral health by conducting surveys and health promotion programmes. The procurement stage is currently in the award stage, having been updated in April 2026 after the intention to award notice published in December 2025. The contract officially commenced on 1st January 2026 and is slated to conclude by 31st December 2029.