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Invest West Kent Business Support Programme

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Sevenoaks District Council, acting on behalf of Invest West Kent, has completed the procurement process for the "Invest West Kent Business Support Programme," classified under business development consultancy services (CPV: 79411100). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with the award stage on 31 March 2025. The contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This initiative focuses on providing business support services to small and start-up businesses in the West Kent area. The project is backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), with participation from small and medium enterprises encouraged. The programme's total value amounts to £75,000, and it is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and business development services, particularly those with expertise in supporting small and start-up enterprises. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the eligibility criteria and focus on local economic development. Winning such a contract would allow organisations to expand their portfolio, enhance visibility within the Kent region, and contribute to business growth by engaging in a programme that supports community economic resilience. With performance measured against key performance indicators (KPIs), businesses engaged in this project can demonstrate their effectiveness and potentially foster further collaboration with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invest West Kent Business Support Programme

Notice Description

Sevenoaks District Council on behalf of Invest West Kent invited tenders from providers of business support services. The Contract Term shall be from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The Council's current estimated annual requirements are: 1. To provide a business support service to small and/or start-up businesses in the west Kent area. For full details, please refer to the specification provided. 2. This is to be done in compliance with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) requirements. The programme is being funded by UKSPF. 3. The provider of services will report to the accountable body on performance against agreed KPIs at monthly intervals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a289e8-27d4-4f53-b0c5-244575f16215
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lorita Tan
Contact Email
enquiries@investwestkent.com
Contact Phone
+44 1732227347

Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS, KENT
Postcode
TN13 1HG
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLL (GREENWICH LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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