Tender

SS17 020 - Kent & Medway South East Business Boost Programme Delivery

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2017 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "SS17 020 - Kent & Medway South East Business Boost Programme Delivery" which focuses on delivering enhanced business support services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity is part of a wider initiative funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) aimed at bolstering local economic growth and productivity. The tender process is currently active with submissions due by 25th September 2017, and the contracted services are set to commence on 1st November 2017, running until 30th June 2019. The primary industry category for this procurement is business and management consultancy related services, with an overall budget of £530,500. This is an open procedure for interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to expand their service offerings in business consultancy. Companies with expertise in delivering growth-oriented programmes and consultancy services tailored for pre-start, start-up businesses, and existing SMEs will find this opportunity particularly suitable. By participating in this initiative, businesses can contribute to and benefit from the growth of local economies while enhancing their own market presence within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS17 020 - Kent & Medway South East Business Boost Programme Delivery

Notice Description

The Council is seeking providers to deliver the Kent and Medway South East Business Boost Programme Delivery services. The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) is a business-led, public & private sector body established to drive economic growth across East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend and Thurrock. The core growth hub service is to be extended through a SELEP-wide South East Business Boost (SEBB), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programme. The current core offer is primarily an online facility with some limited support. The SEBB programme will enable growth hubs to expand existing provision to offer: a greater level of 1:2:1 and 1:2:many interactions that create growth and innovation within companies, delivered to an wider target audience including: pre-start, start-up and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. This process will be enhanced by the 'Growth Grant' programme to facilitate growth and increase productivity. The LEP is one of 39 partnerships across England set up by the government to be the key body determining strategic economic priorities while making investments and delivering activities to drive growth and create local jobs. As well as being the biggest LEP outside of London, SELEP is also one of the most local. The LEP operates a fully devolved model with increased reach into local communities through local delivery partnerships in East Sussex, Kent & Medway, Essex and Thames Gateway South Essex. The core growth hub service is to be extended through a SELEP-wide South East Business Boost (SEBB), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programme. This requirement is designed to achieve the extended service. The service will provide additional activities beyond what can be provided currently. Both core growth hub and the Kent & Medway SEBB Programme will be delivered as separate projects with distinct outputs etc. They have been designed to operate autonomously and if the funding for the core hub is ceased the Kent & Medway SEBB Programme will not be expected to pick up the activities, but instead continue operating unhindered. Kent & Medway SEBB Programme will be funded via an ERDF grant. Whilst the services need to work closely together, it will be possible at any time to identify the activity funded through ERDF funds and the activity funded by others.This opportunity has been developed by gathering evidence of the gaps in support provision through public and private sector partnership engagement. The Kent & Medway South East Business Boost Programme Delivery services will be fully integrated alongside their respective Core Growth Hub Services and will be governed by the same principles. Additional information: All expressions of interest must be made at https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Expressions of Interest cannot be accepted by any other method and any made by other methods may not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb1d55e-cd74-49b4-84bf-1ceb63b6109f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£530,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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