Published date: 9 February 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 2 March 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000

  • Administrative services for business operations - 75112000

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£45,000

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN596973-83847278

Published date

9 February 2022

Closing date

2 March 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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

About the buyer

Contact name

Louisa Coley

Address

Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
England

Telephone

+44 1892554189

Email

louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

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