Tender

Business Grant Scheme (Lot 1) and Business Support / Mentoring Services (Lot 2)

GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2024 at 14:12

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13 Dec 2024 at 11:54

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13 Dec 2024 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Gravesham Borough Council is inviting proposals for the delivery of a Business Grant Scheme (Lot 1) and Business Support/Mentoring Services (Lot 2) aimed at small businesses in north Kent. The procurement is at the tender stage and employs an open procedure method. Proposals are especially sought for innovative approaches to provide responsive, personalised, and flexible mentoring services to pre-start and new businesses aiming for growth. Furthermore, the Council seeks to administer a small grant scheme to support early-stage businesses in making small investments. This process is especially targeted towards improving business formation and survival rates in lower represented demographics. The tender period ends on 10 January 2025 at 17:00 GMT, with the contract period running from 1 February 2025 to 1 February 2027. The estimated contract value is £97,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, business services, and mentoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with a proven track record in delivering business support and mentoring, especially those capable of providing a mix of in-person and virtual services, would be well-suited for this opportunity. The flexible nature of the support services and the focus on diverse community needs will allow participating businesses to not only contribute to local economic development but also expand their service offerings and broaden their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Grant Scheme (Lot 1) and Business Support / Mentoring Services (Lot 2)

Notice Description

Overall Summary In north Kent, Gravesham Borough Council is seeking proposals to deliver a personalised, demand-responsive business support service, delivered as flexible mentoring support for small businesses that are pre-start, new and aiming for growth. Linked to business support, the Council is advertising an opportunity to administer and deliver a small grant scheme to early stage and growing businesses (with a trading history), to make small investments in support of their growth. The economic development team is looking for a high quality, creative and flexible approach to in-person and virtual delivery over a 12-month period, that is informed by a provider's experience and ability to deliver a local service that is responsive to the needs of a diverse community. Delivery will be able to make use of community and other business locations secured through the Council and other local organisations. Lot 1 - Business Grant Scheme For early-stage businesses, a small grant scheme to assist a diverse range of micro businesses to make small investments that will help them grow through new capital equipment, workspace or other revenue projects with a clear business case. Successful outreach into geographies and demographic groups that tend to have lower rates of business formation and survival, will be an important focus. The preferred solution will provide a simple, clear application process and would ideally be linked to the Business Support / Mentoring service in order to incentivise take up of advice and also to allow for independent assessment of the likely impact of a grant. Lot 2 - Business Support / Mentoring Services The availability of good quality, visible and independent advice for small businesses is a key ingredient of creating a supportive eco-system to promote the health of local economies. Gravesham Borough is seeking innovative proposals for a blend of personalised (highly flexible) in-person and virtual advice and guidance to pre and post-start businesses looking to establish and grow. A number of specialist areas of business support knowledge are suggested, to be delivered in a mentoring format that is responsive to the needs of individual enterprises, including social businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c369b201-0353-42ac-93ef-c64a952334d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d32105-5eda-4673-89ea-6712a2187f7e
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, 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
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 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
GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 1AU
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
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
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Further Information

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