Tender

Recover, Pivot and Scale

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Aug 2023 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking proposals for the "Recover, Pivot and Scale" project, which aims to provide an enhanced business support service across Kent and Medway to help small and medium-sized businesses grow post-pandemic. The contract period will run from October 2023 to March 2025, with a tender submission deadline of September 8, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure under the services category.

This tender from Kent County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the business and management consultancy sector to support high-growth potential SMEs in Kent and Medway. Companies offering business support services tailored to recovery from EU Transition, Covid-19, and economic crises will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can access the service specification on the Kent Business Portal for detailed information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recover, Pivot and Scale

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to enter into a contract for the provision of an enhanced business support service (Recover, Pivot and Scale) across the Kent and Medway economic partnership, supporting those businesses with the opportunity, ambition, and greatest potential to grow. The enhanced business support service will be funded by Kent County Council and will support high growth potential small and medium sized businesses in Kent and Medway to emerge from the pandemic and contribute to strong economic growth across the entire county. Project Objectives To provide an Enhanced Business Support, Recover, Pivot and Scale service to a minimum of 30 businesses between October 2023 and March 2025, supporting their recovery from the effects of EU Transition, Covid-19, and the Energy/Cost of Living Crisis leading to strong sustainable growth. To deliver a high-quality business support service that increases the reputation and reach of Growth Hub provision. Please refer to the service specification, available on the Kent Business Portal, for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-530eb239-d276-4bcf-898a-4d8c3404b11c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0954e17b-6f51-433f-9df5-6bcf0a6a2802
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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