Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c72-6b0c-7005-977c-a9b7bf95503c/mbc-archbishops-palace-alternative-use closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # MBC Archbishop's Palace - Alternative Use [Maidstone Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maidstone-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 3 Dec 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are seeking tenders from suitably experienced parties interested in submitting their proposals for the alternative use of The Archbishops Palace. Interest is expected from operators, developers, contractors, consultants, funders, business owners, event managers and organisers and the like, experienced in operating wedding/conference centres and/or multi-use buildings incorporating events/weddings/cultural and public spaces. The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced company to work in partnership with on this project. ### Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement ### Tender release: Friday 19th November 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 3rd December 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 7th January 2022 Evaluation: w/c 10th January 2022 ### Interviews: w/c 17th January 2022 ### Appointment of contractor: w/c 14th Feb 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications and proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) ## CPV classification Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6b989d6c-818e-49cb-913c-f3d0979ed402) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Maidstone Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maidstone-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)