London Borough of Barking and Dagenham · Awarded contract

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Award of Barking and Dagenham Business Support Contract to BEC CIC

Awarded 01 Nov 2023

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Awarded01 Nov 2023

Value£150,000.00

SupplierBarking Enterprise Centre CIC t/a BEC CIC

AgencyLondon Borough of Barking and Dagenham

RegionLondon

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 1y 6mo ago1y 6mo term

Awarded 1 Nov 2023Expired 29 Apr 2025

About

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham awarded a contract to Barking Enterprise Centre CIC t/a BEC CIC for the provision of Barking and Dagenham Business Support.

The service helps local businesses better understand and access new markets and supply chain opportunities with the Council and other local anchor institutions.

The contract covers three main elements: general business support (including information/meet the buyer events, skills workshops, and 121 mentoring), care (building the capacity of local care providers to offer high-quality care with improved health outcomes and a motivated, fairly paid workforce), and food (identifying, engaging, and supporting early-stage and established food businesses to access opportunities including a new Food Hub in Barking town centre, new catering and training opportunities, and a small capital grants programme).

The contract value is £150,000.

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