MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

2025-01-21

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Published date: 21 January 2025

Last edited date: 21 January 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

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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)

What is an 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.

Tenderers interested in this opportunity must register their interest through the Kent Business Portal (Registration is free).Once registered, interested tenderers will be able to view and respond to the documents.

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