--- title: "Invest West Kent Business Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Invest West Kent Business Support Programme Buyer: SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c6eccfa-7c8e-4feb-acb2-0620b1565ef0.json) ## Summary Sevenoaks District Council is inviting tenders for the "Invest West Kent Business Support Programme," aimed at providing business development consultancy services. This procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services (CPV code 79411100). The contract period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 with a total estimated value of £75,000 GBP. The programme is to be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom and must comply with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and all interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 18 March 2025. The council will require monthly performance reports against agreed key performance indicators (KPIs). This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in business support services to expand their client base and contribute to the economic development of the west Kent area. Small and start-up businesses, in particular, will benefit from this programme, creating a significant market for consultancy firms that offer tailored support services for new or growing enterprises. Companies with experience in regional business development and those capable of aligning services with UKSPF guidelines are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers stable work over the course of a year, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the South East of England. ## Notice Sevenoaks District Council on behalf of Invest West Kent invites 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/b414e311-d8ff-4cca-a32d-24a305b836ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b414e311-d8ff-4cca-a32d-24a305b836ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b414e311-d8ff-4cca-a32d-24a305b836ed 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169402 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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