Youth Engagement Services

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a qualified organization to design and deliver an independent youth engagement programme in Mid Kent. The scope of work involves creating a programme that may be fully deliberative or utilize a hybrid approach combining in-depth deliberation with wider participation. The project is estimated to have a total value of 50,000 GBP including VAT, with a performance period running from December 14, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Key deliverables include engagement activities scheduled for February and March 2027, followed by the submission of a final report. The procurement process follows an open competition below threshold, with a strong suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of quality at 50 percent, cost at 25 percent, and an interview at 25 percent. Tenders are to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal, with the final appointment of the contractor expected in December 2026.