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title: "Business Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b64fbbd3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-05"
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# Business Support

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b64fbbd3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Business Support Service has been initiated by Swale Borough Council, located in Sittingbourne, Kent. This opportunity falls under the industry category of administrative services for business operations and is characterised by a direct procurement method through a single tender action due to being below threshold. The tender period ended on 15th September 2015, while the contract commenced on 1st October 2015 and concluded on 30th September 2016. This contract was awarded on 21st September 2015, with an associated value of £30,000.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering business support services. Companies that specialise in administrative operations or consultancy services within the South East region of England would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thereby facilitating business growth through engagement with local government initiatives.

## Notice

This is to advertise an opportunity for a Business Support Service for Medway and Swale Councils. This opportunity can be found by following the link below; https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?openForm&opp_id=OPP-HIS-9ZDB-ZHU3CT&contract_id=CONTRACT-9Z5K-W8IAML&org_id=ORG-KENT-94UJTU&from= Additional information: Please go to the Kent Business Portal to register your interest, obtain the ITT and upload to the Portal prior to the closing date. https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?openForm&opp_id=OPP-HIS-9ZDB-ZHU3CT&contract_id=CONTRACT-9Z5K-W8IAML&org_id=ORG-KENT-94UJTU&from=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca5d800-c344-4b74-a0db-3a2061dbb4b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE, KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT INVICTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRY AND ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca5d800-c344-4b74-a0db-3a2061dbb4b1
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d8484f-f0cb-4c60-b03f-dd9aa2ed18bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca5d800-c344-4b74-a0db-3a2061dbb4b1
  5th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d8484f-f0cb-4c60-b03f-dd9aa2ed18bc
  25th August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6014654f-a449-4aad-9a9d-28f1fa3f4567
  Advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d004fc1c-20c7-4c01-96b3-ab8ec33596c1
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swale.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?openForm&opp_id=OPP-HIS-9ZDB-ZHU3CT&contract_id=CONTRACT-9Z5K-W8IAML&org_id=ORG-KENT-94UJTU&from=

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