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MBC Archbishops Palace Works

Maidstone Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Maidstone Borough Council is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (South East).

The estimated value is £1,650,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 20 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 9 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 40% · Quality 40% · Interview 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 28 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to undertake a refurbishment project of the Grade 1 listed Archbishops Palace, surrounding grounds, and dungeon building. The site is to be used as a high-quality wedding venue, and will be let to an experienced wedding operator. This tender includes two tranches of work to bid for, including: Tranche 1 – Refurbishment of Archbishops Palace main building and surrounding grounds. Tranche 2 – Refurbishment of the dungeon building within the grounds. The council intends to award both of these tranches of work to a single contractor. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./5HU75B78GB To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5HU75B78GB

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,650,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 9 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084720-2026

About the buyer

Maidstone Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Skillcrown Homes Ltd2 contracts
Academy Consulting1 contract
Aga Group Enviro-Fix Limited1 contract
Beardwell Construction Ltd1 contract
Eibe Play Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Maidstone Borough Council

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From notice 084720-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.