Tender

South East Business Boost II

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "South East Business Boost II" project, aimed at providing essential growth and innovation services to local businesses in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the award phase, having received a contract valued at £710,000 to support a total of 262 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) over a period of 24 months, commencing from April 2021. Key activities involved include marketing and engagement with eligible businesses, direct productivity support, and the management of a Business Grants Programme. Relevant deadlines included an expression of interest required by 3rd December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing support services, particularly those focused on business consultancy, marketing, and training for SMEs. Given the emphasis on helping pre-start and start-up companies scale their operations, firms offering innovative solutions and growth strategies can benefit greatly. Additionally, companies interested in collaborating on strategic partnerships or managing grant programmes may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, fostering growth within their own operations while contributing to the local business ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South East Business Boost II

Notice Description

Growth Hubs are locally based, Government-backed services linked to the national business support helpline. They enable businesses to access local and national business support. Government funding for Growth Hubs is made available via the 39 Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) covers Kent and Medway, Essex, Southend, Thurrock and East Sussex. It is the largest LEP in England. The SELEP (via Essex County Council as its accountable body) receives funding from Government for a Growth Hub. The SELEP operates a federal model, with local partnerships for each economic area within the LEP. For Kent and Medway, this is the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership (KMEP). The Growth Hub for the SELEP area reflects this federal model, with separately procured and managed services in Kent and Medway, Essex and East Sussex. The current Kent and Medway Growth Hub service can be accessed at www.kentandmedwaygrowthhub.org.uk The core Growth Hub service is enhanced through a SELEP-wide South East Business Boost (SEBB) ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) programme, led by Southend Borough Council the lead accountable body. This service provides additional activities beyond what can be provided through the BEIS funding and delivers an offer that compliments and enhances the existing 'core' Growth Hub programme. Kent County Council wishes to procure a SEBBII service which will provide of one to one and one to many interactions that create growth and facilitate innovation within local companies. The programmes are aimed at pre-start, start-up and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who wish to scale up production to increase turnover. The service also offers 'Growth Grant' programme designed to facilitate growth and increase productivity within local companies. The contract duration will be from April 2021 for 24 months Contract value is PS710K to engage and support 262 SMEs to enable them to increase turnover, improve productivity, generate new products /services, and create jobs. Key activities include: * Marketing and Engagement of the service to eligible businesses * Productivity and competitiveness direct one to one business support for high potential businesses. * Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Support for start-ups and new businesses. * Promotion and management of Business Grants Programme with eligible businesses. * Development of strategic partnerships and robust referral networks * Data collection, verification and reporting in line with ERDF requirements. Any organisation who wishes to tender for this opportunity is required to express an interest via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk), on expression of interest a copy of the Selection Questionnaire will be made available for submission no later than noon 3rd December 2020. Additional information: In the event that additional funding for this service is granted to the Council to continue to deliver the SEBB Services consisting of the repetition of similar services entrusted to the Supplier under this Contract after 31 March 2023, the Council reserves the right to procure the new services via the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32(9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the conditions for which will be as per the conditions of the grant funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9985483f-920a-43d9-9e1b-c3b0539f6c2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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