Kent County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Kent and Medway Growth Hub Business Support Services

Awarded 08 Jul 2021

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Awarded08 Jul 2021
Value£918,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 4mo ago3y term
Awarded 8 July 2021Expired 8 July 2024

Kent County Council awarded a contract to Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce for the delivery of a local Growth Hub service across the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership.

The service aims to simplify and coordinate access to business support, connecting businesses with private and public sector support, and targeting those with the greatest potential to grow.

The contract value is £918,000.

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