Published date: 21 January 2025

This notice was replaced on 21 January 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 17 April 2025)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0 to £50,000

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN759956-86064186

Published date

21 January 2025

Closing date

11 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

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 also support in planning and delivery a comprehensive programme of business support events and seminars for local businesses.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 11th February 2025
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 18th February 2025
Evaluation: w/c Monday 17th February 2025
Interviews: TBC
Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 3rd March 2025

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/