Tender

The provision of 1-2-1 Business Advisory Service for Medway

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is actively seeking proposals for the delivery of a 1-2-1 Business Advisory Service within the UKJ41 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, currently in the 'tender' stage, aims to support pre-start, start-up, and existing businesses at local workspaces such as ‘Ascend Coworking’ and ‘Dragon Coworking’. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 15 August 2025, with the contract slated to commence on 13 September 2025. The service falls under the 'Business services' category and involves a budget amounting to £118,000, with a gross total of £141,600. The procurement is held via open competition in alignment with public authority regulations below the threshold requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business services, such as consulting, law, marketing, or recruitment. With a large focus on quality, making up 90% of the award criteria, firms that excel in delivering high-quality services will have a competitive advantage. The process supports participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand in public sector services. The contractual period extends over two years, presenting sustained engagement prospects for the winning business partner.

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Notice Title

The provision of 1-2-1 Business Advisory Service for Medway

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide in person 1-2-1 support to pre-start, start-up and existing businesses based at local workspaces 'Ascend Coworking' and 'Dragon Coworking'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05673f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043539-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2284

Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
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
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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