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title: "Provision of business support services"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-26"
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# Provision of business support services

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f428c603-3040-42ef-bd67-3c40fc890536

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## Summary

The Medway Council is currently running a tender for the "Provision of business support services," aimed at enhancing economic development within the Medway area (Postcodes ME1 - ME8, excluding ME6). This tender is classified under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" with a total budget of £60,000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017, concluding on 31st August 2020. Interested parties can find detailed information about the tender through the opportunities published by Medway Council, located in Chatham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow, particularly those specialising in business support services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Eligible companies that can provide tailored interventions, ongoing support for startups, or assist with financial applications are encouraged to participate. This initiative aims to stimulate local economic activity by empowering individuals from economically inactive groups to start their own businesses, making it a prime opportunity for consultancies and service providers in the region.

## Notice

Medway Council Economic Development provides business support services to individuals and small & medium sized businesses located within the Medway Council administrative area (Postcodes ME1 - ME8 not including ME6). These services seek to:- * Add value to existing business support services provided by national initiatives and Kent & Medway Growth Hub. * To provide tailored interventions to meet specific local needs. * Encourage Medway individuals, in particular those from economically inactive groups, to consider starting their own business. * Support new businesses with Partners for Growth Business Start Up Grants. * To provide ongoing support to successful Partners for Growth Start up Grant recipients during first year of trading. * To assist growth businesses applying to Medway Council for financial support through the Partners for Growth Loan Scheme. * To monitor and provide ongoing support to successful Partners for Growth loan recipients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00978a-bf62-4fed-9e15-b92b688351a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2017 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00978a-bf62-4fed-9e15-b92b688351a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00978a-bf62-4fed-9e15-b92b688351a6
  26th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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