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# Business Support Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9bd735a-455e-4202-9608-3c7e8e7b2dcd

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## Summary

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for "Business Support Services" aimed at conducting an in-depth analysis of the energy and Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) sectors. This project, which is part of the Sector Support Fund, is crucial for supporting clean growth in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) area. The tender period for submissions has already ended, with the final deadline being 12 noon on 18th September 2020. The contract will commence on 5th October 2020 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2021. The procurement method employed for this contract was an open procedure, signalling broad competition for interested parties.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy services, particularly those focused on energy, low carbon solutions, and strategic sector analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the complex nature of the sectors involved. Companies that can contribute expertise in clean growth, offshore renewables, or related innovation initiatives will find this procurement particularly advantageous for enhancing their business prospects and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Through the Sector Support Fund, Kent County Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to undertake an in-depth analysis of the supply chain for the energy and Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) sectors to support clean growth and green recovery in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) area. This work builds on the now out of date analysis of the LCEGS Sector undertaken by the Council in 2012, which helped to shape the design of, and add value to, EU funded projects delivered across the SELEP area and provided the evidence base for regional growth in this emerging sector. Achieving positive economic impact and change is an overarching objective of the work of SELEP. Through this work, companies will be identified throughout the energy and LCEGS supply chain and be engaged to help inform and pilot a 'Clean Growth' Programme which will seek to identify and overcome significant barriers and challenges currently restricting economic growth and innovation in key opportunity areas in the sector, such as offshore renewables, green Hydrogen and nuclear. This will enable a comprehensive and up-to-date Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to be created and used to deliver a targeted programme of interventions to support growth in this sector. In order to submit your interest in this opportunity, please select the 'Login and Express an Interest' on the Kent Business Portal. Please note: If you have not registered on the portal before, in order to successfully submit your interest, you will first need to register for an account. After registration is complete and you have received your login details, you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. Once you have expressed an interest, you will be emailed an invitation to submit a tender. Tenders must be received by 12 noon on the 18th September 2020. Please direct all questions and communications through the Kent Business Portal via the Discussion facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a5ab6-b606-4b03-b9e6-0a6cd035e73f |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a5ab6-b606-4b03-b9e6-0a6cd035e73f
- 4 Sep 2020 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41da40ed-4f6a-4ebb-bab4-735436ba8e41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a5ab6-b606-4b03-b9e6-0a6cd035e73f
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41da40ed-4f6a-4ebb-bab4-735436ba8e41
  4th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent

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