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Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for improvement works at Maidstone House, King Street Maidstone ME15 6JQ. The works required are outlined in the specification document which accompanies this ITT. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 27th May 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 17th June 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 24th June 2022 Evaluation: W/C 27th June 2022 Appointment of contractor: by 15th July 2022

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for External Repairs and Decorations improvement works at Lockmeadow, Barker Rd, ME16 8SF. Please submit all expressions of interest through the Kent Business Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register). Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 27th May 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 17th June 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 24th June 2022 Evaluation: W/C 27th June 2022 Appointment of contractor: by 15th July 2022

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified companies to carry out a number of professional specialist consultancy services to support its ambitious housebuilding programme. This invitation to tender will be split into 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Development Management Support Lot 2 - Employers Agent Services (to include Cost Consultancy; Clerk of Works and Principal Designer) Lot 3 - Architectural RIBA Plan of Works Stages 0 - 4.1 The Council would welcome bids from multi-discipline consultancy firms that could provide the services for all three Lots, and would also welcome consortium bids from firms who feel they could come together in partnership in order to help the Council deliver our housebuilding programme. The Council reserves the right to appoint independent bidders for each lot, or a consortium/multi discipline consultancy for two or more Lots, should this offer value from a commercial or delivery perspective. Further details are provided within the tender pack and the Scope of work. All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications and submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified companies to carry out a number of professional specialist consultancy services to support its ambitious housebuilding programme. This invitation to tender will be split into 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1 – Development Management Support Lot 2 – Employers Agent Services (to include Cost Consultancy; Clerk of Works and Principal Designer) Lot 3 – Architectural RIBA Plan of Works Stages 0 - 4.1 The Council would welcome bids from multi-discipline consultancy firms that could provide the services for all three Lots, and would also welcome consortium bids from firms who feel they could come together in partnership in order to help the Council deliver our housebuilding programme. The Council reserves the right to appoint independent bidders for each lot, or a consortium/multi discipline consultancy for two or more Lots, should this offer value from a commercial or delivery perspective. Further details are provided within the tender pack and the Scope of work.

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is conducting a tender exercise for the modernisation of the three passenger lifts located within Maidstone House. The Council is looking to work with suitably qualified contractors with extensive experience in lift modernisation; and prospective contractors will have to demonstrate a proven track record in managing and delivering outcomes from this process. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 12th September 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 3rd October 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 10th October 2022 Evaluation: w/c 10th October 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 24th October 2022 All expressions of interest must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide our Housing Voids & Repairs and Gas services. This invitation to tender will be split into 2 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Housing Voids & Repairs services Lot 2 - Gas services Tenderers may bid on any or all Lots, provided they meet the mandatory requirements for each Lot submitted. All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications and submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide our Housing Voids & Repairs and Gas services. This invitation to tender will be split into 2 Lots as follows: Lot 1 – Housing Voids & Repairs services Lot 2 – Gas services Tenderers may bid on any or all Lots, provided they meet the mandatory requirements for each Lot submitted.

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to produce a town centre strategy, the purpose of which is to establish and provide clarity on the long-term vision for the town centre - complemented by a comprehensive delivery plan to achieve this. This work will be underpinned by a set of core principles which reflect the vision for both the county town at the heart of Kent and a borough with vibrant and prosperous urban and rural communities. In order to deliver this important project, the Council is looking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy practice. Tender release: Wednesday 5th October 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Wednesday 2nd November 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Wednesday 9th November 2022 Evaluation: by 11th November 2022 Interviews: Monday 14th November 2022 Appointment of contractor: by 18th November 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications or submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to produce a town centre strategy, the purpose of which is to establish and provide clarity on the long-term vision for the town centre - complemented by a comprehensive delivery plan to achieve this. This work will be underpinned by a set of core principles which reflect the vision for both the county town at the heart of Kent and a borough with vibrant and prosperous urban and rural communities. In order to deliver this important project, the Council is looking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy practice.

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to provide tree surgery services, tree planting and emergency works across the borough including public parks, open green spaces and other properties owned and managed by the council. Contract commencement planned for 1st April 2023. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 25th October 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 2nd December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 9th December 2022 Evaluation: 13th -16th December 2022 Interviews: w/c 3rd January 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 6th March 2023 Contract Start Date: 1st April 2023 The link to the Kent Business Portal is provided above, interested parties will need to register on the portal (registration is free) before being able to access or submit a tender for this opportunity.

Maidstone Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultancy services for the preparation of technical studies to support the preparation of a new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (DPD). Specifically, the studies comprise a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a standalone Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 29th November 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 6th December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 6th December 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 12th December 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

Maidstone Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultancy services for the preparation of Viability Assessment studies to support the preparation and implementation of key elements of its statutory Development Plan. This involves two Development Plan Documents (DPDs) and a review of the Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. The tender is for the award of a contract for work on the following documents: • Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople DPD • Design and Sustainability DPD • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 29th November 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 6th December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 6th December 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 12th December 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a contractor to provide high quality design and construction works to deliver a new community centre facility as well as market housing-led development (with associated parking and green space/landscaping) to replace the existing Heather House and Pavilion Building sites. The existing community facilities on both sites are in poor condition, particularly Heather House and so expensive to maintain and operate. A redevelopment scheme is therefore considered necessary. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 31st October 2022 Expression of interest deadline: 7th December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 14th December 2022 Evaluation: By 23rd December 2022 Planning Decision: 24th November 2022 MBC Committee Approval: 25th January 2023 Appointment of contractor: March 2023 The link to the Kent Business Portal is provided above, interested parties will need to register on the portal (registration is free) before being able to access or submit a tender for this opportunity.

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a contractor to provide high quality design and construction works to deliver a new community centre facility as well as market housing-led development (with associated parking and green space/landscaping) to replace the existing Heather House and Pavilion Building sites. The existing community facilities on both sites are in poor condition, particularly Heather House and so expensive to maintain and operate. A redevelopment scheme is therefore considered necessary. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 31st October 2022 Expression of interest deadline: 7th December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 14th December 2022 Evaluation: By 23rdth December 2022 Planning Decision: 24th November 2022 MBC Committee Approval: 25TH January 2023 Appointment of contractor: March 2023 The link to the Kent Business Portal is provided above, interested parties will need to register on the portal (registration is free) before being able to access or submit a tender for this opportunity.

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to provide tree surgery services, tree planting and emergency works across the borough including public parks, open green spaces and other properties owned and managed by the council. Contract commencement planned for 1st April 2023. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 25th October 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 2nd December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 9th December 2022 Evaluation: 13th -16th December 2022 Interviews: w/c 3rd January 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 6th March 2023 Contract Start Date: 1st April 2023. Interested parties will need to register (registration is free) at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ to view and respond to this opportunity.

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to provide cleaning and waste clearance services for teams across our Housing Department. This invitation to tender will be split into 4 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Helping you Home - hospital discharge support Lot 2 - Temporary and Discretionary Accommodation units Lot 3 - Maidstone Property Holdings - Private Rented Sector accommodation Lot 4 - Window cleaning for all properties contained with Lot 2 and Lot 3. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Wednesday 2nd November 2022 Site Visit: 22nd November 2022, 9.30am - 11.30am Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 16th December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 23d December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 2nd and 9th January 2023 Interviews: w/c 23rd January 2023 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to provide cleaning and waste clearance services for teams across our Housing Department. This invitation to tender will be split into 4 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Helping you Home - hospital discharge support Lot 2 - Temporary and Discretionary Accommodation units Lot 3 - Maidstone Property Holdings - Private Rented Sector accommodation Lot 4 - Window cleaning for all properties contained with Lot 2 and Lot 3. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Wednesday 2nd November 2022 Site Visit: 22nd November 2022, 9.30am - 11.30am Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 16th December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 23d December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 2nd and 9th January 2023 Interviews: w/c 23rd January 2023

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to provide cleaning and waste clearance services for teams across our Housing Department. This invitation to tender will be split into 4 Lots as follows: Lot 1 – Helping you Home – hospital discharge support Lot 2 – Temporary and Discretionary Accommodation units Lot 3 – Maidstone Property Holdings – Private Rented Sector accommodation Lot 4 – Window cleaning for all properties contained with Lot 2 and Lot 3

Brenchley Gardens is a 1.5-hectare public park in the centre of Maidstone. There is an extensive footpath network around the site which is used mainly by visitors to the park on foot, but some routes are also used by vehicles for maintenance purposes. The paths range from very good to poor condition, so funding has been secured to resurface some of the footpaths on the eastern side of the park. This Invitation to Tender is to: Plane the existing tarmac surface in agreed locations, undertake repairs to soft spots, lay a new sub-base in one area, install concrete edgings in some locations, and resurface paths. The Park is managed by Parks and Open Spaces, Maidstone Borough Council. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 28th November 2022 Deadline for questions regarding this ITT: 12:00pm 21st December 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 6th January 2023 Evaluation: w/c 9th January 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 25th January 2023. All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).