# MBC - A Business Support Service at the Business Terrace

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Maidstone Borough Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Maidstone Borough Council](/buyers/maidstone-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Let's Do Business Group
- Award value: £50,000
- Award date: 6 March 2025
- Published: 17 April 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a8f35ff2-5857-4f9c-b903-2fce056be3b4-841179
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f89d58c-bb37-45fb-a517-866afab355e9

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f35ff2-5857-4f9c-b903-2fce056be3b4-841179)