--- title: "The Business in Maidstone Website" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-25" --- # The Business in Maidstone Website Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0184f2b4-cd3c-4ec2-8cba-2f431b0b1b28.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a qualified company to develop the "Business in Maidstone" website, aimed at supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs. This tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00pm on 15th April 2022 and completed tender submissions due by 12:00pm on 22nd April 2022. The contract is classified under "World wide web (www) site design services" and is open to all interested parties, with the project expected to commence on 17th May 2022 and conclude by 31st July 2023, based in Maidstone, England. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for web development firms, particularly those specialising in design and implementation of business-oriented platforms. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that bring innovative solutions for web services are well-suited to compete for this contract. By enhancing the online presence of Maidstone's business community, successful bidders will not only contribute to local economic development but also position themselves as key players in regional market growth. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably experienced company to provide the Business in Maidstone Website platform on behalf of the Economic Development team. The website helps provide information to local businesses and entrepreneurs in the borough as well as those looking to invest in the area. The key elements of the website for businesses and entrepreneurs currently, is to provide information in the following areas: Work in Maidstone; providing information on offices and co-working spaces in the borough. This incudes The Business Terrace and Maidstone Innovation Centre. Along with listings of corporate venues across Maidstone. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Friday 25th March 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 15th April 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 22nd April 2022 Evaluation: w/c 25th April 2022 Interviews: To be confirmed following initial evaluation Appointment of contractor: w/c 3rd May 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent tender submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d387bacb-468f-4e07-bdf6-8b165cc655f9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d387bacb-468f-4e07-bdf6-8b165cc655f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d387bacb-468f-4e07-bdf6-8b165cc655f9 25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6c541773-2cac-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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