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TMBC - Gatekeeping at Holly Hill wood

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is looking for suppliers for security work (South East).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 14 months, up to 26 months with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 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, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 60% · Quality 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking a contractor to provide Gatekeeping and other associated services under the instruction and supervision of the Council’s Authorised Representative, the ITT and in compliance with the Holly Hill Wood. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Surveillance-and-security-systems-and-devices./WQF933Z2NA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WQF933Z2NA

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 23 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103700-2026

About the buyer

Tonbridge and Malling Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

24

Awards

9

Suppliers it has used most for security

All tenders and awards from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

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From notice 103700-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.