Tender

Medway Business Support Programme

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2022 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently seeking a contractor for the "Medway Business Support Programme," set to run from April 2022 to March 2024. This procurement falls within the business and management consultancy sector, with a budget of £55,000. The tender period concludes on 4th March 2022 at 12:00 PM. The project aims to support growth in sectors such as creative, manufacturing, engineering, health, IT, and digital, while also addressing challenges posed by the post-COVID landscape and promoting sustainable practices.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and support services. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and fostering partnerships across various sectors will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their client base, particularly those aiming to assist disadvantaged groups and contribute to greener initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medway Business Support Programme

Notice Description

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=414f4c9d-9e85-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council is looking to procure a contractor to deliver business support across the authority for the next 2 years. Lasting from April 2022 to March 2024, targeting growth sectors such as the creative, manufacturing and engineering, construction, health, IT and digital sectors. Taking awareness of the 'new normal' of post-covid resilience and innovation as well as the new challenges posing businesses. The chosen organisation will be expected to target disadvantaged groups where possible as well as encourage green and sustainable working. They will also be expected to Leverage other sources of funding, such as from SEBB or the Manufacturing Growth Programme to maximise support available to companies on the programmes and maximise partnership working across providers and disciplines to maximise value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb63528-009d-451c-997d-88b259b83bf8
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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