Provision of a business support programme for retail businesses across four East Kent districts
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN124090
Title
Provision of a business support programme for retail businesses across four East Kent districts
Categories
150000 - Consultancy
Description
Scope:
A consortium of East Kent district councils are seeking a business support provider to deliver a programme of interventions and support tailored to the needs of independent retail businesses in specifically designated areas located across 4 districts. The budget for the programme is £35,000 and will run for 6 months from the start of contract.
Interested suppliers are invited to submit a bid which will be evaluated, and the top ranked suppliers will be invited for interview.
Bid Return:
In order to be considered please ensure your completed bid along with any supporting documentation is returned to Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent. TN23 1PL F.A.O. Kate North, Senior Economic Development Officer in a plain envelope which does not bear a mark identifying your company, using the label attached. Tenders must be returned no later than 14:30 on 8th April 2016
Form of Contract:
The Agreement is attached to this advert
Documents attached:
Business Support Programme - Bid Document
Return Label for Bid
Timetable:
Out to market 23rd March 2016
Final date for clarification 12:00 hrs 4th April 2016
Bid return date 14:30 hrs 8th April 2016
Shortlisting 11th-12th April 2016
Notification of Interviews 13th April 2016
Interviews W/c 18th April 2016
Contract Award 22nd April 2016
Contract Start 3rd May 2016
Contract Completion 30th October 2016
Notes:
1) Please register your interest through the South East Business Portal - we will use these registration details to inform you of any amendments, or items of clarification during the Tender process. However, no further clarification, etc. will be issued later than 12:00hrs 4th April 2016
2) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and make your submission by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with a Tender.
3) When submitting your Tender please keep additional marketing material to a minimum.
4) The "Last date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your Tender
Further Information:
If you have any queries please e:mail jamie.cox@ashford.gov.uk
A consortium of East Kent district councils are seeking a business support provider to deliver a programme of interventions and support tailored to the needs of independent retail businesses in specifically designated areas located across 4 districts. The budget for the programme is £35,000 and will run for 6 months from the start of contract.
Interested suppliers are invited to submit a bid which will be evaluated, and the top ranked suppliers will be invited for interview.
Bid Return:
In order to be considered please ensure your completed bid along with any supporting documentation is returned to Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent. TN23 1PL F.A.O. Kate North, Senior Economic Development Officer in a plain envelope which does not bear a mark identifying your company, using the label attached. Tenders must be returned no later than 14:30 on 8th April 2016
Form of Contract:
The Agreement is attached to this advert
Documents attached:
Business Support Programme - Bid Document
Return Label for Bid
Timetable:
Out to market 23rd March 2016
Final date for clarification 12:00 hrs 4th April 2016
Bid return date 14:30 hrs 8th April 2016
Shortlisting 11th-12th April 2016
Notification of Interviews 13th April 2016
Interviews W/c 18th April 2016
Contract Award 22nd April 2016
Contract Start 3rd May 2016
Contract Completion 30th October 2016
Notes:
1) Please register your interest through the South East Business Portal - we will use these registration details to inform you of any amendments, or items of clarification during the Tender process. However, no further clarification, etc. will be issued later than 12:00hrs 4th April 2016
2) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and make your submission by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with a Tender.
3) When submitting your Tender please keep additional marketing material to a minimum.
4) The "Last date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your Tender
Further Information:
If you have any queries please e:mail jamie.cox@ashford.gov.uk
Region(s) of supply
South East (England)
Estimated value
£35,000.00
Keywords
Council, Local Authority, Retail Business, Business Support
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
03/05/2016
End date
30/10/2016
Expression of interest window
From 23/03/2016 17:14 to 08/04/2016 14:30
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Contact details
Buyer
Ashford Borough Council
Contact
Caroline Carney
Telephone
01233 330605
Address
Civic Centre
Ashford
Other (Non-UK)
TN23 1PL
United Kingdom
Ashford
Other (Non-UK)
TN23 1PL
United Kingdom
