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MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

Maidstone Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Maidstone Borough Council

Buyer Address: Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ, England

Contact Name: Louisa Coley

Contact Email: louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1892554189

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
50000.0 GBP
Published
17 Apr 2025, 09:52
Deadline
11 Feb 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Let's Do Business Group
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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

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