Tender Opportunity for Recruitment And Governance Services Provider.
Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver recruitment, selection and governance services to establish the Park Wood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. The commission will support the appointment of an Independent Chair and the formation of a representative, community-led board as part of the UK Government’s Pride in Place programme. The contract is valued at £30,000 excluding VAT and will run from 23 March 2026 to 17 July 2026.
Key Dates
Enquiry deadline: 26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline: 5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Estimated start date: 23 March 2026
Estimated completion date: 17 July 2026
Contract duration: 3 months, 26 days
Scope of Works
Design and delivery of a recruitment and selection process for an Independent Chair
Establishment of a representative, community-led Neighbourhood Board
Provision of governance advice and support aligned to a community-led decision-making model
Support in creating transparent and inclusive appointment processes
Engagement with local stakeholders to ensure broad representation
Ideal Contractor
Experience delivering recruitment and governance services for public sector or community programmes
Strong understanding of board formation, independent chair appointments and governance structures
Proven ability to run fair, transparent and inclusive selection processes
Experience working with community stakeholders and place-based initiatives
Ability to deliver a time-limited commission to a clear programme and outcome focus
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