Tender

Provision of business support services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jun 2017 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council is currently running a tender for the "Provision of business support services," aimed at enhancing economic development within the Medway area (Postcodes ME1 - ME8, excluding ME6). This tender is classified under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" with a total budget of £60,000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017, concluding on 31st August 2020. Interested parties can find detailed information about the tender through the opportunities published by Medway Council, located in Chatham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow, particularly those specialising in business support services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Eligible companies that can provide tailored interventions, ongoing support for startups, or assist with financial applications are encouraged to participate. This initiative aims to stimulate local economic activity by empowering individuals from economically inactive groups to start their own businesses, making it a prime opportunity for consultancies and service providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of business support services

Notice Description

Medway Council Economic Development provides business support services to individuals and small & medium sized businesses located within the Medway Council administrative area (Postcodes ME1 - ME8 not including ME6). These services seek to:- * Add value to existing business support services provided by national initiatives and Kent & Medway Growth Hub. * To provide tailored interventions to meet specific local needs. * Encourage Medway individuals, in particular those from economically inactive groups, to consider starting their own business. * Support new businesses with Partners for Growth Business Start Up Grants. * To provide ongoing support to successful Partners for Growth Start up Grant recipients during first year of trading. * To assist growth businesses applying to Medway Council for financial support through the Partners for Growth Loan Scheme. * To monitor and provide ongoing support to successful Partners for Growth loan recipients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f428c603-3040-42ef-bd67-3c40fc890536
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00978a-bf62-4fed-9e15-b92b688351a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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