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Home Safety and Security Installation Service

Description: Short Description:Kent County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement on Tuesday 25 August 10:00-11.30 and Friday 4 September 10:00-11.30, to inform the future development of its Home Safety and Security Installation Service. We are inviting organisations to attend an online market engagement event to help inform the future design and commissioning of the service. The online sessions will be facilitated by Kent County Council and will include a presentation on the proposed service requirements, opportunities for discussion through facilitated group conversations, and interactive feedback activities to gather provider views and market intelligence. This exercise is being conducted to: *understand current market delivery models for domestic abuse sanctuary-style provision, *gather insight on service design, delivery approaches, and capacity, and *help shape potential future commissioning arrangements. The Council is keen (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Home Safety and Security Installation Service," within the services industry category. The procurement focuses on developing a service to enhance security in domestic settings across the region of South East England, specifically UKJ4. The proposed initiative is slated to start on 1st November 2027 and will conclude by 31st October 2030, with a potential two-year extension option. An estimated contract value is up to £500,000 annually. To inform the future development of this service, Kent County Council will be conducting preliminary market engagement events on 25th August and 4th September 2026; interested parties need to express interest by 21st August 2026. This planning process aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a competitive tendering environment.

Maidstone, Fairmeadow, Public Conveniences Repurposing

Description: Preliminary Market Engagement - Former Public Toilet Building, Fairmeadow, Maidstone Maidstone Borough Council is seeking views and expressions of interest from community organisations, charities, social enterprises and other interested parties regarding the future use of the former public toilet building located within Fairmeadow, Maidstone. The Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to understand the level of market interest, potential occupation models and possible future uses for the building. The property is currently vacant and comprises approximately 70m2 of internal floor space, positioned adjacent to the River Medway and close to Maidstone town centre. Existing utility connections are present. The Council is particularly interested in proposals that deliver community benefit, encourage activity and engagement within Fairmeadow, enhance the riverside environment, are financially sustainable and secure the long-term (read more...)

Summary: Maidstone Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Maidstone, Fairmeadow, Public Conveniences Repurposing." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting non-residential property renting or leasing services. The contract pertains to a vacant public toilet building located in Fairmeadow, Maidstone, adjacent to the River Medway and close to the town centre. The Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement to ascertain market interest, occupation models, and potential uses for the building. Interested parties have until 5:00pm on Friday, 4th September 2026, to submit their responses. Although this stage is not yet a formal tender, it sets the groundwork for future procurement actions.

Kent Grazing Project - Infrastructure Works

Description: North Kent Grazing Project - Infrastructure Works (Contract Ref: CN260754) Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver infrastructure works for the North Kent Grazing Project, a landscape-scale nature recovery initiative supporting the restoration and long-term management of chalk grassland and associated habitats across sites within and surrounding the Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve (NNR). The project forms part of the delivery of the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and aims to reintroduce and support conservation grazing across multiple sites to improve the condition of chalk grassland, woodland edge and scrub mosaic habitats, enhance habitat connectivity, reduce scrub encroachment and support long-term sustainable land management. KCC requires a contractor capable of delivering a coordinated package of conservation-sensitive (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is seeking a contractor for the "Kent Grazing Project – Infrastructure Works" as part of their ongoing efforts to restore and manage natural habitats in North Kent. This project supports the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy by delivering infrastructure works across multiple Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) within the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve. The tender is in the active stage, with bids closing at noon on 28th August 2026. This open procurement entails a budget of £250,000 GBP, with work commencing in November 2026 and completing by November 2027. Key works include fencing, scrub clearance, and the installation of water infrastructure and access tracks.

Specialist Highway Support Services

Description: The Procurement will be divided into the following 3 Lots: *Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Lot 2 - Specialist Utility Support *Lot 3 - Programme Review Support The Council are procuring a 3 Lot framework agreement requiring professional services and related services within the boundaries of Kent in accordance with the below Lot breakdown: Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Provide independent cost consultancy services for the optioneering, bidding for funds, planning, preparation and construction of highway and transportation schemes across the County including quantity surveying, risk management and value management. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the preparation of NEC contract documents and in the evaluation of tenders to provide the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the NEC (read more...)

Summary: The tender process initiated by Kent County Council for "Specialist Highway Support Services" is currently in the active tender stage. This procurement spans three distinct Lots: Independent Cost Consultancy, Specialist Utility Support, and Programme Review Support, all within the boundaries of Kent, UK, particularly the UKJ4 region. The procurement, governed by UKPGA 2023/54, employs an open, competitive flexible procedure and encourages electronic submissions in English. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 1st September 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026. The total gross contract value amounts to £4.8 million, with the framework agreement including reopening competition elements and potential extensions up to 2031.

C26042 - Smoke Machines

Description: Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is to appoint a supplier to provide generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. Deadline for submissions is the 11th September 2026 and all submission are to be made via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: (read more...)

Summary: The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking bids for the provision of smoke machines, vital for firefighter training, including breathing apparatus drills and rescue simulations. This procurement, titled "C26042 - Smoke Machines," is conducted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, a public authority under sub-central government, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. With an open procurement method, the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals online by the 11th of September, 2026. The goods fall under the category of firefighting equipment with a maximum budget of £105,000. The contract will commence on the 30th of October, 2026, and run until the 29th of October, 2032, with potential for a 12-month extension.

Records Management and Storage

Description: Kent County Council (KCC) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform its future approach to Records Management Services. The current service includes the secure storage, retrieval, transportation, tracking and disposal of physical records, with approximately 65,500 records storage boxes currently held off-site. Through this engagement, KCC is seeking feedback on the service. The information gathered will be used to help shape future service requirements and inform the Council's decision-making regarding future contractual arrangements. Please refer to the Market Engagement Questionnaire for further information regarding the service and Market Engagement Exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Storage-and-retrieval-services./Z9JE7225KW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Z9JE7225KW

Summary: Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Records Management and Storage," which aims to secure services in the storage and retrieval sector. The focus is on the handling of physical records including storage, retrieval, transportation, tracking, and disposal. This procurement is categorised under services, specifically in storage and records management, and is located within the UKJ4 region, with Maidstone as the key locality. The current stage involves a market engagement exercise to gather feedback, actively inviting interested suppliers to participate before the deadline on 24th August 2026. The expected contract period may commence on 1st July 2027 and extend up to 2037, reflecting the project's strategic importance and duration.

Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide

Description: Kent County Council, on behalf of the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme and in partnership with the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, is seeking market engagement to inform the future procurement of a Specialist Bereavement Support Service for people affected by suicide across Kent and Medway. The service will provide timely, accessible and trauma-informed emotional and practical support to individuals impacted by suicide, including family members, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals. The future provider will be expected to deliver a flexible countywide service through a combination of face-to-face, telephone and virtual support, working closely with health, community and voluntary sector partners. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is leading a procurement process for a Specialist Support Service targeted at individuals bereaved by suicide across Kent and Medway. This service aligns with the Community Health Services category and invites proposals to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and trauma-informed support framework. Interested parties must engage in this tender process by 2 October 2026. The successful bidder will commence service delivery on 1 April 2027, with a contract duration of three years, and an option to extend an additional two years, focusing on services within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide

Description: Kent County Council, on behalf of the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme and in partnership with the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, is seeking market engagement to inform the future procurement of a Specialist Bereavement Support Service for people affected by suicide across Kent and Medway. The service will provide timely, accessible and trauma-informed emotional and practical support to individuals impacted by suicide, including family members, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals. The future provider will be expected to deliver a flexible countywide service through a combination of face-to-face, telephone and virtual support, working closely with health, community and voluntary sector partners. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council, in conjunction with the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, is in the planning stage to procure a Specialist Support Service for individuals bereaved by suicide. The procurement, which lies within the community health services industry category, will cover the Kent and Medway regions (UKJ4). The initial contract period is anticipated to start on 1 April 2027, lasting for three years with a possible two-year extension. Interested parties are invited to engage in the market discussions prior to the formal procurement process, which is expected to be published shortly after the future notice date of 31 August 2026. Led by a regional local agency, Kent County Council, this tender is valued at £650,000 and aims to provide comprehensive support through face-to-face, telephone, and virtual means.

Specialist Highway Support Services

Description: The Procurement will be divided into the following 3 Lots: *Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Lot 2 - Specialist Utility Support *Lot 3 - Programme Review Support The Council are procuring a 3 Lot framework agreement requiring professional services and related services within the boundaries of Kent in accordance with the below Lot breakdown: Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Provide independent cost consultancy services for the optioneering, bidding for funds, planning, preparation and construction of highway and transportation schemes across the County including quantity surveying, risk management and value management. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the preparation of NEC contract documents and in the evaluation of tenders to provide the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the NEC (read more...)

Summary: The tender process initiated by Kent County Council for "Specialist Highway Support Services" is currently in the active tender stage. This procurement spans three distinct Lots: Independent Cost Consultancy, Specialist Utility Support, and Programme Review Support, all within the boundaries of Kent, UK, particularly the UKJ4 region. The procurement, governed by UKPGA 2023/54, employs an open, competitive flexible procedure and encourages electronic submissions in English. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 1st September 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026. The total gross contract value amounts to £4.8 million, with the framework agreement including reopening competition elements and potential extensions up to 2031.

Specialist Highway Support Services

Description: The Procurement will be divided into the following 3 Lots: *Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Lot 2 - Specialist Utility Support *Lot 3 - Programme Review Support The Council are procuring a 3 Lot framework agreement requiring professional services and related services within the boundaries of Kent in accordance with the below Lot breakdown: Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Provide independent cost consultancy services for the optioneering, bidding for funds, planning, preparation and construction of highway and transportation schemes across the County including quantity surveying, risk management and value management. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the preparation of NEC contract documents and in the evaluation of tenders to provide the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the NEC (read more...)

Summary: The tender process initiated by Kent County Council for "Specialist Highway Support Services" is currently in the active tender stage. This procurement spans three distinct Lots: Independent Cost Consultancy, Specialist Utility Support, and Programme Review Support, all within the boundaries of Kent, UK, particularly the UKJ4 region. The procurement, governed by UKPGA 2023/54, employs an open, competitive flexible procedure and encourages electronic submissions in English. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 1st September 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026. The total gross contract value amounts to £4.8 million, with the framework agreement including reopening competition elements and potential extensions up to 2031.