--- title: "SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-20" --- # 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-h6vhtk-02a7fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fb.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, focuses on providing COVID-19 safe advice and training for small and micro businesses, as well as not-for-profit organisations, within Kent. The title of the tender is "SC21005 COVID-19 Safe Advice and Training for Small and Micro Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations," classified under staff training services. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that ends on 20th May 2021. The competitive procedure with negotiation method will facilitate this selective procurement, funded by the emergency grant received through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund to support local businesses during the ongoing pandemic. This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and consultants with expertise in health and safety, particularly those who specialise in the challenges small businesses face during the post-lockdown phase. Businesses offering tailored training and risk assessment services are well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can play a vital role in assisting Kent’s small and micro enterprises to safely reopen and adhere to COVID-19 protocols, ultimately fostering a healthier business environment in the region. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008330-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2021 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008330-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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