Youth Engagement Services

Buyer

Maidstone Borough Council

Estimated value

Value not stated

Location

South East

Deadline

20 November 2026

Published

23 October 2026

Category

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Trade

Research and development

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Maidstone Borough Council seeks a provider to design and deliver an independent youth engagement programme in Maidstone, using either a fully deliberative or hybrid approach. Bidders must submit completed tenders by 20 November 2026, with appointment expected in December 2026 and engagement activity scheduled for February or March 2027.

Description from the notice

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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./M9ZU74Z39R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/M9ZU74Z39R