Tender

A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 15:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor for a Business Support Service at the Business Terrace, located in Maidstone, England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00pm on 2nd March 2022. The completed tenders must be submitted by 12:00pm on 9th March 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022, continuing until 31st March 2025. The estimated value of this contract is £45,000, and it falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services, as well as administrative services for business operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those providing support to startups and existing enterprises. Companies that can offer expertise in business planning, financial advice, and grant access would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to foster local business growth and enhance the support ecosystem within Maidstone.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide support and advice to pre-start, start up and existing businesses with 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance, including support in developing business plans, accessing loans and grants, and signposting to other relevant support. The role will be based at our growth accelerator in Maidstone Town Centre 'The Business Terrace'. The role will also support the continuation of the Maidstone Business Boost support programme, where we aim to give businesses information on the vast amounts of support available to them, whilst also growing our business database for further communication. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 09/02/2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 02/03/2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 09/03/2022 Evaluation: w/c 11/03/2022 Interviews: 16/03/2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 21/03/2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2e840fe-34ea-42bf-bbcd-b9db473b3cdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c14746-2235-4c30-befc-82b7b7ae4e85
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louisa Coley
Contact Email
louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554189

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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