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Business Plan Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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01 Feb 2022 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is seeking a consultant or group of consultants to develop a detailed Business Plan for a new project aimed at establishing The Docking Station, a hub for the creative and cultural industries in Medway. This project is a collaborative effort between the University, Medway Council, and the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, with support from Creative Estuary. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 21st January 2022. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2022 for a value of £37,464.99, with the contract period set from 1st February to 22nd April 2022. The services sought fall under business and management consultancy, specifically in areas of business development.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in business development and management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly suitable, as the University is explicitly open to such organisations. Engaging with this project could enhance their visibility and reputation while contributing to the cultural and creative landscape in the region, potentially leading to further contracts in similar initiatives or partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Plan Consultancy

Notice Description

1.1. The University of Kent (UoK) is seeking to appoint a consultant, or group of consultants to produce a detailed Business Plan for a new project. This project is a joint venture between the University's Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (iCCi), Medway Council and the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust (Partnership) and supported by Creative Estuary. The Partnership aims to develop a new hub called The Docking Station for the creative and cultural industries in Medway located at the heart of the regeneration plans for the last remaining undeveloped part of the former Historic Dockyard site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80add9a9-9f61-457f-b48a-bbbb02d0a50f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da53bf80-9d11-4338-aace-9c3e34f38597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,464 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 22 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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