Youth Engagement Services
Maidstone Borough Council · published 12 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 23 Nov 2026, 12:00 · questions by 13 Nov 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £50,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 14 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
- Where
- South East
- Categories (CPV)
- 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 Research services
- 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Criterion 1 (quality)50%
- Criterion 2 (cost)25%
- Criterion 3 (quality)25%
Description
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
Notices for this procurement
- 12 Nov 2026 · Tender notice (update)107690-2026 (opens in a new tab)
- 23 Oct 2026 · Tender notice100548-2026 (opens in a new tab)
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