Tender

SC20081 - Kent and Medway Growth Hub

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Mar 2021 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is facilitating the procurement of the "SC20081 - Kent and Medway Growth Hub", which falls under the business and management consultancy sector. This tender aims to streamline access to local and national business support services within the South East of England, specifically targeting the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £918,000. The project commenced on 9 July 2021 and is expected to run until 9 July 2024. The tender period concluded on 12 April 2021.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-equipped to deliver local business support services. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to connect enterprises with both public and private sector resources to foster growth will find themselves well-suited for this procurement. By participating in this tender, organisations can significantly enhance their engagement within the local economic framework, establishing valuable partnerships and expanding their client base in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC20081 - Kent and Medway Growth Hub

Notice Description

Growth Hubs are locally based, Government-backed services linked to the national business support helpline. They enable businesses to access local and national business support. Government funding for Growth Hubs is made available via the 39 Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) covers Kent and Medway, Essex, Southend, Thurrock and East Sussex. It is the largest LEP in England. The SELEP (via Essex County Council as its accountable body) receives funding from Government for a Growth Hub. The SELEP operates a federal model, with local partnerships for each economic area within the LEP. For Kent and Medway, this is the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership (KMEP). The Growth Hub for the SELEP area reflects this federal model, with separately procured and managed services in Kent and Medway, Essex and East Sussex. The Council wishes to procure a local Growth Hub service across the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership. The Growth Hub aims to simplify and coordinate access to business support in local areas, connecting businesses with the best support available from the private and public sectors. It will target support on those businesses with the opportunity, ambition, and greatest potential to grow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2aa65fbb-5a1b-4833-b05b-80040e560d24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/478e325a-daec-488e-9490-31bb0a1d33e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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
£918,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2021 - 9 Jul 2024 3-4 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 1XX
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

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