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SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2021 at 07:44

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21 Apr 2021 at 08:11

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20 Apr 2021 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the contract titled "SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations." This initiative aims to support businesses registered in Kent as they navigate the reopening process following the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th May 2021. The selected service provider will deliver training and advice to help these entities understand their obligations regarding COVID-19 safety measures. The contract, valued at £950,000, will be funded through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF), with the contract period commencing on 30th June 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2022. Training services are categorised under staff, environmental, safety, and health training services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and micro businesses, as well as not-for-profit organisations, particularly those specialised in providing training or consultancy services related to health and safety compliance. Given the focus on supporting these organisations during their recovery, businesses that can offer tailored COVID-19 safety training solutions and advice are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers with experience in high-contact environments and effective risk assessment frameworks will find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their market reach while contributing positively to local public health efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations

Notice Description

Businesses registered in Kent have been severely impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses have been shut for a significant period but since the Government's announcement on the 22nd February (Roadmap out of Lockdown), will be turning their attention to reopening their business to the public once again. Kent County Council are keen to support organisations registered in Kent to assess and understand their obligations and risks in relation to Covid-19 transmission. This will enable them to reopen in a safe way that not only protects the public but also employees of organisations and will reduce the chance of transmission and/or outbreaks of Covid-19. From pre-procurement analysis, the need for support will be greatest amongst small and micro businesses and not for profit organisations who may lack the cash flow to invest in training but who also are often delivering services in high contact, public facing areas. Kent County Council has received emergency grant funding from central government under the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to be used for immediate schemes and initiatives that help to reduce the spread of coronavirus and support local public health. This contract will be funded using the COMF grant monies. The overarching aim of the Covid Business Advice service will be to upskill and provide tools to small and micro businesses and not for profit organisations to understand their risks and obligations in relation to preventing the spread of Covid-19. From their risk assessments organisations will be able to identify the measures they may need to implement to help prevent the spread of the virus. This opportunity is advertised on the Kent Business Portal - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7de47a2-4f47-4679-b50e-e6dec97e73c8
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 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
Craig Barden
Contact Email
craig.barden@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000416723

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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