--- title: "MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-17" --- # MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9.json) ## Summary Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a qualified enterprise to deliver a business support service at the Business Terrace. This contract pertains to the business services sector and will operate within Maidstone, England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates having been: the tender release on 21st January 2025, the expression of interest deadline on 11th February 2025, tender submissions by 18th February 2025, evaluations during the week of 17th February 2025, and appointment of the contractor in the week of 3rd March 2025. The awarded contract commences on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, focusing on delivering advisory services to pre-start, start-up, and established businesses by aiding in business planning, access to loans and grants, and organizing support events and seminars. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making it a perfect fit for consultancy agencies, marketing firms, and companies involved in business development. The open procedure procurement method ensures transparency and equal opportunity for all interested businesses. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide support and advice to pre-start, start up and existing businesses with 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance, including support in developing business plans, accessing loans and grants, and signposting to other relevant support. The role will also support in planning and delivery a comprehensive programme of business support events and seminars for local businesses. Tenderers interested in this opportunity must register their interest through the Kent Business Portal (Registration is free).Once registered, interested tenderers will be able to view and respond to the documents. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 21st January 2025 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 11th February 2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 18th February 2025 Evaluation: w/c Monday 17th February 2025 Interviews: TBC Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 3rd March 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f35ff2-5857-4f9c-b903-2fce056be3b4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LET'S DO BUSINESS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f35ff2-5857-4f9c-b903-2fce056be3b4 - 21 Jan 2025 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad04192-4ef6-4aa4-bc26-9103d97dc227 - 21 Jan 2025 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c23b4eb-8c72-4768-88fe-d8f195c81e3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f35ff2-5857-4f9c-b903-2fce056be3b4 17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad04192-4ef6-4aa4-bc26-9103d97dc227 21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c23b4eb-8c72-4768-88fe-d8f195c81e3e 21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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