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Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food Reopen

Description: Note: This framework re-opening process relates specifically to Lot 2 - Agri-Food. The purpose of the Skills Bootcamps programme is to provide tailored and flexible training opportunities for adults aged 19 and over in sectors with evidenced national or local skills shortages, including Kent and Medway's creative sector, agri-food, construction, retail, health and social care, and early years education. The programme aims to support individuals to upskill, retrain, or formalise existing skills in order to access in-demand employment opportunities, apprenticeships, career progression, and potentially higher earnings. The Lot 2 - Agri-Food contract is anticipated to commence in September 2026. For the 2026-27 financial year, all training courses and associated assessments must be completed by 31 March 2027. The estimated funding envelope for the 2026-27 financial year is up (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council invites tenders for the Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food, a procurement initiative targeting the provision of flexible training for adults in sectors facing skills shortages, such as agri-food in Kent and Medway. This tender is at the "Tender" stage, inviting competitive bids, and is set to commence in September 2026 with a completion deadline by 31 March 2027. With an estimated funding envelope of £82,000 (excluding VAT), all submitted bids must adhere to the guidelines set out in the Kent Business Portal, with a final submission deadline of 7 August 2026. Prospective suppliers should note the need to satisfy the accelerated procurement method, which allows for negotiated procedures throughout the tender process to achieve optimal terms and conditions.

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, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Home Safety and Security Installation Service". The preliminary market engagement is set to take place online on 25th August and 4th September 2026, aimed at informing the development of domestic safety service requirements. This initiative, based in Maidstone, falls under the services category and encompasses various industry sectors including surveillance, security systems, alarm installations, and community social services. The council intends to formalise this procurement process in accordance with the UK Procurement Act 2023, with a planned contract start date of 1st November 2027, for a duration of three years and an estimated annual value of up to £500,000.

Supply of Linen

Description: Engagement Notice: Supply of Linen Services 1. 2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. The Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. This engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services. 2. Scope of Supply The required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialized healthcare items: Thermal Throws: Must be fully flame retardant to UK healthcare standards. Laundry Bags: Heavy-duty, color-coded, and compatible with industrial washing processes. Patient Nightwear: Nightdresses, nightshirts, and pajama tops and bottoms. Specialized Garments: X-ray gowns featuring open-back designs. Standard Linen: General ward linen, sheets, and pillowcases as required. (read more...)

Summary: 2Gether Support Solutions Limited, acting on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Linen". This process falls under the goods category in the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on hospital linen and related items. The procurement involves a preliminary market consultation aimed at identifying capable suppliers for healthcare linen items such as thermal throws, laundry bags, patient nightwear, and specialised garments. The procurement process is centred in Kent, United Kingdom, with a key milestone date scheduled for 31st August 2026. The planned contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and could extend to 31st March 2032, with initial communications expected to close by 1st September 2026.

C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services

Description: Title: Provision of Laundry Chemicals, Dosing Equipment, and Maintenance Services East Kent Laundry Services (EKLS)Estimated Value: PS1,360,000.00 (inclusive of extension options)Contract Duration: 5 Years + 5 Years extension option (5+ Purpose of Market Engagement This notice aims to gauge market interest and capability. 1. Background and Context East Kent Laundry Services (EKLS) processes over 6 million items annually. This operation directly supports the region's vital healthcare infrastructure. The organization serves: The organisation serves Five East Kent NHS hospitals Private medical facilities University establishments across the South East Delivering reliable, high-quality laundry solutions is critical. These services maintain infection control and ensure an exceptional patient experience. 2. Scope of Requirements EKLS is seeking market feedback for the following requirements: Chemical Supply: Provision of high-quality laundry consumables. Equipment Supply: Provision (read more...)

Summary: 2Gether Support Solutions Limited is initiating a procurement process for the provision of laundry chemicals, dosing equipment, and lifecycle maintenance services, under the title "C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services". This tender is part of the Planning stage, with a focus on industry categories such as laundry supplies and repair and maintenance services. The buyer operates from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, serving regional healthcare facilities. The initial engagement is scheduled to conclude by 31st August 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 31st March 2027, with the potential to extend the service to 2036. The estimated value of the contract is £1,360,000 if extended to its full duration.

Invitation to Tender For Willington Street Pump Track Design & Build

Description: Maidstone Borough Council is seeking the services of an experienced contractor to design and build a pump track with an asphalt surface. The chosen contractor will initially be required to support the Council through the design and planning stages to achieve full planning permission and then take the project forward to the construction stage. The Council is looking to create a pump track facility for the local community that will be free to-use, available to all and designed for beginners through to experienced riders. A site has been identified on the former park & ride car park off Willington Street. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Construction-work-for-sports-facilities./CT3GJPB2W8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/CT3GJPB2W8

Summary: Maidstone Borough Council has announced a tender for the design and construction of a pump track with an asphalt surface at the old park & ride car park off Willington Street, Maidstone, UK, under the procurement process initiated on 13th July 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Construction work for sports facilities" and entails open competition below the threshold. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28th August 2026. Interested parties should note that enquiries must be made by 21st August 2026.

Engine Oil Disposal Services

Description: The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding the provision of waste engine oil collection, disposal, recovery and recycling services for materials deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the County. Waste engine oil is currently deposited by the public at HWRCs and stored in designated containers pending collection. The Provider shall deliver a fully managed service for the collection, handling, transportation, treatment, recovery and recycling of waste engine oil and associated hydrocarbon liquids generated at Household Waste Recycling Centres. This service will include the compliant collection and transport of materials in accordance with all relevant legislation, and their treatment in line with the waste hierarchy. The scope also covers the de-sludging, cleaning, inspection and maintenance of oil storage infrastructure, as well (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "Engine Oil Disposal Services" contract, which involves the comprehensive collection, disposal, and recycling of waste engine oil from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) throughout the county. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 20th July 2026 and a submission deadline on 27th July 2026. This open procurement process, valued at approximately £200,000, falls within the refuse and waste related services industry category and uses an open competition method, below threshold.

Domestic Abuse Service

Description: Provision of an integrated and comprehensive Domestic Abuse service.

Summary: Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Domestic Abuse Service, under the industry category of social work and related services. The process is taking place in Maidstone, UK, with an estimated value of £42,000,000 gross. The procurement is set to commence service delivery between February 2028 and January 2037. As part of the procurement process, preliminary market engagement has been initiated, with the most recent update given on 12th July 2026. Interested parties are advised to review the latest information available on the procurement webpage, with further announcements expected by 4th October 2026.

CN260767 RFQ - Kent County Council Tobacco Control Strategy

Description: KCC requires a suitable provider to: *Produce a local Kent-based Tobacco Control Strategy, in line with the national Tobacco Control Plan, with the aim of reducing smoking prevalence in Kent (especially among high smoking prevalence groups). This will require strategic recommendations to reduce the take up of smoking (prevention), increase the number of referrals into stop smoking services and support legislation locally, where applicable, to support a Smokefree generation. *Develop a comprehensive Action Plan aligned to the strategy that delivers SMART objectives and outcomes for a range of Kent partners to sign up to. Partners will have an opportunity to further shape and co-design the action plan once a Kent Tobacco Control Alliance has been formed by the KCC Public Health Department after the life of this contract. (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for developing a Tobacco Control Strategy, aimed at reducing smoking prevalence in Kent. This initiative aligns with the national Tobacco Control Plan and is set in Maidstone, United Kingdom, with a focus on the health services industry. The tender, titled "CN260767 RFQ - Kent County Council Tobacco Control Strategy," seeks to produce a localised strategy that includes strategic recommendations and a comprehensive action plan. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 24th July 2026 at 12:00 PM BST, with enquiries closing by 17th July 2026.

Electrical, Generators & UPS Services

Description: Provision of reactive electrical maintenance services, inspection and testing, including call-out support and minor works, together with the management of specialist subcontractors for associated systems

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is initiating a procurement process titled "Electrical, Generators & UPS Services," focusing on the provision of reactive electrical maintenance services and associated tasks. This public procurement, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services industry category and is geographically located in the South East England region (UKJ4). The process is classified as an open procedure, inviting suppliers to engage through an open procurement method with a tender period concluding on 5th August 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 29th July 2026, and an anticipated award date by 21st August 2026. The total contract value is projected at £1,869,000 with a gross value of £2,242,800.

C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice

Description: Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is undertaking pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the current market for smoke 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./66ZB566N3D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/66ZB566N3D

Summary: Kent Fire and Rescue Service, as the buying organisation, is engaging in a procurement process with the intent to understand the market for smoke generation equipment and related services. This process, titled "C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice," falls under the goods procurement category with additional services elements. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, and identified under the CPV code for firefighting equipment, this engagement is part of the planning stage and aims to improve firefighter training environments. Interested parties should note the crucial deadline for pre-market engagement responses, set for 15th July 2026. The process will inform the Authority on suitable technology and maintenance support required for their operational training exercises, such as Breathing Apparatus training and Fire Behaviour Training.