--- title: "SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-22" --- # SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ad048c-3446-4ebf-aeca-d0aa57cbaa5c.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the contract titled "SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations." This initiative aims to support businesses registered in Kent as they navigate the reopening process following the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th May 2021. The selected service provider will deliver training and advice to help these entities understand their obligations regarding COVID-19 safety measures. The contract, valued at £950,000, will be funded through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF), with the contract period commencing on 30th June 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2022. Training services are categorised under staff, environmental, safety, and health training services. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and micro businesses, as well as not-for-profit organisations, particularly those specialised in providing training or consultancy services related to health and safety compliance. Given the focus on supporting these organisations during their recovery, businesses that can offer tailored COVID-19 safety training solutions and advice are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers with experience in high-contact environments and effective risk assessment frameworks will find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their market reach while contributing positively to local public health efforts. ## Notice Businesses registered in Kent have been severely impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses have been shut for a significant period but since the Government's announcement on the 22nd February (Roadmap out of Lockdown), will be turning their attention to reopening their business to the public once again. Kent County Council are keen to support organisations registered in Kent to assess and understand their obligations and risks in relation to Covid-19 transmission. This will enable them to reopen in a safe way that not only protects the public but also employees of organisations and will reduce the chance of transmission and/or outbreaks of Covid-19. From pre-procurement analysis, the need for support will be greatest amongst small and micro businesses and not for profit organisations who may lack the cash flow to invest in training but who also are often delivering services in high contact, public facing areas. Kent County Council has received emergency grant funding from central government under the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to be used for immediate schemes and initiatives that help to reduce the spread of coronavirus and support local public health. This contract will be funded using the COMF grant monies. The overarching aim of the Covid Business Advice service will be to upskill and provide tools to small and micro businesses and not for profit organisations to understand their risks and obligations in relation to preventing the spread of Covid-19. From their risk assessments organisations will be able to identify the measures they may need to implement to help prevent the spread of the virus. This opportunity is advertised on 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/f7de47a2-4f47-4679-b50e-e6dec97e73c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80561000 - Health training services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2021 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7de47a2-4f47-4679-b50e-e6dec97e73c8 - 21 Apr 2021 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f3f98d-88e9-4691-b3b9-a833d64fed95 - 20 Apr 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fad5f16-4ac3-470a-bbd6-bfb9b0dea840 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7de47a2-4f47-4679-b50e-e6dec97e73c8 22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f3f98d-88e9-4691-b3b9-a833d64fed95 21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fad5f16-4ac3-470a-bbd6-bfb9b0dea840 20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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