Tender

Invest West Kent Business Support Programme

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sevenoaks District Council is inviting tenders for the "Invest West Kent Business Support Programme," aimed at providing business development consultancy services. This procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services (CPV code 79411100). The contract period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 with a total estimated value of £75,000 GBP. The programme is to be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom and must comply with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and all interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 18 March 2025. The council will require monthly performance reports against agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in business support services to expand their client base and contribute to the economic development of the west Kent area. Small and start-up businesses, in particular, will benefit from this programme, creating a significant market for consultancy firms that offer tailored support services for new or growing enterprises. Companies with experience in regional business development and those capable of aligning services with UKSPF guidelines are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers stable work over the course of a year, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the South East of England.

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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 invites 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
ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b414e311-d8ff-4cca-a32d-24a305b836ed
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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