ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract

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Award of COVID-19 Business Support Funding to WSX Enterprise and Visit Kent by Essex County Council

Awarded 10 Mar 2021

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Awarded10 Mar 2021

Value£1,402,000.00

SupplierWSX ENTERPRISE LIMITED,VISIT KENT LIMITED

AgencyESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

RegionEast of England

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 3y 8mo ago1y 12mo term

Awarded 10 Mar 2021Expired 9 Mar 2023

About

Essex County Council awarded a contract to WSX Enterprise Limited and Visit Kent Limited for the delivery of COVID-19 business support funding under the SELEP framework.

The contract, valued at £1,402,000, covers three lots: Lot 1 provided structured one-to-one and group support for pre-starts and start-ups, including learning, advice, and mentoring for individuals made redundant or unemployed due to COVID-19; Lot 2 delivered webinars, one-to-one and group advice, and diagnostics to help businesses adapt through digitisation, e-commerce, and retail; Lot 3 administered a 100% grant scheme of £1,000 to £3,000 for visitor economy businesses to purchase tools, equipment, and trading approaches.

Essex County Council acted as the Accountable Body for SELEP, managing the procurement on behalf of the SELEP area, which includes East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend, and Thurrock.

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