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title: "Medway Business Support Programme"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Medway Business Support Programme

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54c442bc-9f28-48aa-82e0-3a854e503e23

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## Summary

Medway Council is currently seeking a contractor for the "Medway Business Support Programme," set to run from April 2022 to March 2024. This procurement falls within the business and management consultancy sector, with a budget of £55,000. The tender period concludes on 4th March 2022 at 12:00 PM. The project aims to support growth in sectors such as creative, manufacturing, engineering, health, IT, and digital, while also addressing challenges posed by the post-COVID landscape and promoting sustainable practices.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and support services. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and fostering partnerships across various sectors will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their client base, particularly those aiming to assist disadvantaged groups and contribute to greener initiatives.

## Notice

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=414f4c9d-9e85-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council is looking to procure a contractor to deliver business support across the authority for the next 2 years. Lasting from April 2022 to March 2024, targeting growth sectors such as the creative, manufacturing and engineering, construction, health, IT and digital sectors. Taking awareness of the 'new normal' of post-covid resilience and innovation as well as the new challenges posing businesses. The chosen organisation will be expected to target disadvantaged groups where possible as well as encourage green and sustainable working. They will also be expected to Leverage other sources of funding, such as from SEBB or the Manufacturing Growth Programme to maximise support available to companies on the programmes and maximise partnership working across providers and disciplines to maximise value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb63528-009d-451c-997d-88b259b83bf8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb63528-009d-451c-997d-88b259b83bf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb63528-009d-451c-997d-88b259b83bf8
  4th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=414f4c9d-9e85-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=414f4c9d-9e85-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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