- Value
- £50k
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026 (12 days)
- Where
- South East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 14 Dec 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
In plain English
Maidstone Borough Council wants a supplier to design and deliver an independent engagement programme with young people, either fully deliberative or a hybrid of in-depth deliberation and wider participation. The contract runs from 14 December 2026 to 30 April 2027, with engagement activity expected around February and March 2027 and a final report afterwards; the estimated value is £50,000.
Good fit for: Research, consultation or youth engagement organisations experienced in running participation or deliberative programmes.
- Interview stage for shortlisted bidders
Interviews: w/c 7/12/26
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Maidstone Borough Council (“the Council”) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to design and deliver an independent engagement programme with young people. The programme may be fully deliberative or use a hybrid approach combining in-depth deliberation with wider participation. Contract Term: We anticipate appointing the successful supplier in December 2026, with delivery commencing immediately thereafter. Engagement activity is expected to take place around February/March 2027, with a final report submitted thereafter. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 23/10/26 Deadline for clarifications: 13/11/26 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 20/11/26 Evaluation: w/c 23/11/26 Interviews: w/c 7/12/26 Appointment of contractor: w/c 7/12/26 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./M9ZU74Z39R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/M9ZU74Z39R
Getting the documents
kentbusinessportal.org.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 23 Oct 2026.
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