Scope
Description
Maidstone Borough Council (“the Council”) invites tenders from suitably qualified and
experienced organisations to provide recruitment, selection, and governance services to
establish the Park Wood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. This commission
includes the appointment of an Independent Chair and the formation of a representative,
community-led Board.
The Park Wood and Senacre Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) has been selected to participate
in the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme. This comprises a 10-year, £20 million
endowment-style investment aimed at revitalising local neighbourhoods. As defined in the
Government’s Pride in Place Prospectus, the programme shifts power away from traditional
public sector structures, placing strategic decision-making directly in the hands of local residents
and stakeholders
The programme is built upon three core objectives:
• Building Thriving Places: Revitalising high streets, community assets, and physical
infrastructure to create vibrant, welcoming neighbourhoods.
• Strengthening Communities: Restoring the social fabric by improving social
infrastructure and fostering a collective sense of belonging.
• Taking Back Control: Empowering residents to take direct ownership of their area’s
future through a community-led governance model.
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Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 17 July 2026
- 3 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Cost | Cost | 25% |
| Interview | Quality | 25% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
TMT Procurement Partnership
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRT-5366-CGWY
Town Hall, Mount Pleasant Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government