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title: "A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace"
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# A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2e840fe-34ea-42bf-bbcd-b9db473b3cdb

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor for a Business Support Service at the Business Terrace, located in Maidstone, England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00pm on 2nd March 2022. The completed tenders must be submitted by 12:00pm on 9th March 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022, continuing until 31st March 2025. The estimated value of this contract is £45,000, and it falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services, as well as administrative services for business operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those providing support to startups and existing enterprises. Companies that can offer expertise in business planning, financial advice, and grant access would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to foster local business growth and enhance the support ecosystem within Maidstone.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide support and advice to pre-start, start up and existing businesses with 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance, including support in developing business plans, accessing loans and grants, and signposting to other relevant support. The role will be based at our growth accelerator in Maidstone Town Centre 'The Business Terrace'. The role will also support the continuation of the Maidstone Business Boost support programme, where we aim to give businesses information on the vast amounts of support available to them, whilst also growing our business database for further communication. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 09/02/2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 02/03/2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 09/03/2022 Evaluation: w/c 11/03/2022 Interviews: 16/03/2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 21/03/2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c14746-2235-4c30-befc-82b7b7ae4e85 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c14746-2235-4c30-befc-82b7b7ae4e85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c14746-2235-4c30-befc-82b7b7ae4e85
  9th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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