Planning

MBC Archbishops Palace - Supplier Engagement

  • Maidstone Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005333

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060b2f

Published 21 January 2026, 2:05pm



Scope

Description

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the proposed refurbishment of the Archbishop's Palace, Mill Street Maidstone ME15 6YE.

At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to procure the proposed building works bearing in mind the heritage importance of the building and the consents required for certain works. The Council is also looking for ideas to incorporate some value engineering in the design of the proposed refurbishment works to ensure the works are within budget and value for money.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./DPTR4C68VR

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/DPTR4C68VR

Total value (estimated)

  • £1 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
  • 1 month

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
  • 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
  • 45453100 - Refurbishment work

Engagement

Engagement deadline

6 February 2026

Engagement process description

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the proposed refurbishment of the Archbishop's Palace, Mill Street Maidstone ME15 6YE.

At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to procure the proposed building works bearing in mind the heritage importance of the building and the consents required for certain works. The Council is also looking for ideas to incorporate some value engineering in the design of the proposed refurbishment works to ensure the works are within budget and value for money.


Contracting authority

Maidstone Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRT-5366-CGWY

Maidstone House, King Street

Maidstone

ME15 6JQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Dan Hutchins

Telephone: 01892 554425

Email: dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government