Award

MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 09:52

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 17:01

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a qualified enterprise to deliver a business support service at the Business Terrace. This contract pertains to the business services sector and will operate within Maidstone, England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates having been: the tender release on 21st January 2025, the expression of interest deadline on 11th February 2025, tender submissions by 18th February 2025, evaluations during the week of 17th February 2025, and appointment of the contractor in the week of 3rd March 2025. The awarded contract commences on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, focusing on delivering advisory services to pre-start, start-up, and established businesses by aiding in business planning, access to loans and grants, and organizing support events and seminars. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making it a perfect fit for consultancy agencies, marketing firms, and companies involved in business development. The open procedure procurement method ensures transparency and equal opportunity for all interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide support and advice to pre-start, start up and existing businesses with 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance, including support in developing business plans, accessing loans and grants, and signposting to other relevant support. The role will also support in planning and delivery a comprehensive programme of business support events and seminars for local businesses. Tenderers interested in this opportunity must register their interest through the Kent Business Portal (Registration is free).Once registered, interested tenderers will be able to view and respond to the documents. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 21st January 2025 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 11th February 2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 18th February 2025 Evaluation: w/c Monday 17th February 2025 Interviews: TBC Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 3rd March 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f35ff2-5857-4f9c-b903-2fce056be3b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET'S DO BUSINESS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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