Youth Engagement Services

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