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title: "Invest West Kent Business Support Programme"
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# Invest West Kent Business Support Programme

Buyer: SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c7f09f0-c655-4198-96b4-d98e7f8a8532

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## Summary

Sevenoaks District Council, acting on behalf of Invest West Kent, has completed the procurement process for the "Invest West Kent Business Support Programme," classified under business development consultancy services (CPV: 79411100). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with the award stage on 31 March 2025. The contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This initiative focuses on providing business support services to small and start-up businesses in the West Kent area. The project is backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), with participation from small and medium enterprises encouraged. The programme's total value amounts to £75,000, and it is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and business development services, particularly those with expertise in supporting small and start-up enterprises. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the eligibility criteria and focus on local economic development. Winning such a contract would allow organisations to expand their portfolio, enhance visibility within the Kent region, and contribute to business growth by engaging in a programme that supports community economic resilience. With performance measured against key performance indicators (KPIs), businesses engaged in this project can demonstrate their effectiveness and potentially foster further collaboration with government bodies.

## Notice

Sevenoaks District Council on behalf of Invest West Kent invited tenders from providers of business support services. The Contract Term shall be from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The Council's current estimated annual requirements are: 1. To provide a business support service to small and/or start-up businesses in the west Kent area. For full details, please refer to the specification provided. 2. This is to be done in compliance with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) requirements. The programme is being funded by UKSPF. 3. The provider of services will report to the accountable body on performance against agreed KPIs at monthly intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a289e8-27d4-4f53-b0c5-244575f16215 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN13 1HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Sevenoaks Town and St John's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLL (GREENWICH LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a289e8-27d4-4f53-b0c5-244575f16215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a289e8-27d4-4f53-b0c5-244575f16215
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR169653
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://investwestkent.com

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