Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-b37f-7101-8ab9-0373755d58f7/local-supplier-pilot-initiative-kensington-and-chelsea closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Local Supplier Pilot Initiative - Kensington and Chelsea [capitalEsourcing](https://tendernation.io/buyers/capitalesourcing) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Apr 2018 Deadline Closed 25 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) would like to develop a local SME supplier brokerage service to support local economic value procurement from major local developments and from key council contracts. The key objectives of this pilot initiative will be as follows: - Creating opportunities for local SMEs and micro-businesses to become involved in supplying goods and services to local developments directly or through their supply chains. - Market stimulation and capacity building of local SMEs and micro-businesses to ensure they are better able to participate in the council's supply chain. - Supporting the achievement of local procurement on development site in line with s106 agreements and local planning policies. - Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the impact of local procurement. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea operates a Procurement Code for qualifying s106 developments and has set a local procurement target of 10% for such developments. It is now seeking to pilot a local SME supplier initiative to facilitate the dialogue with key buyers, to engage and support local suppliers to win such contracts. Previously, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been covered by London-wide supply chain programmes such as Supply Cross River 2 and Building for Growth and it now wishes to establish a local dedicated local procurement initiative. This pilot will inform the development of a wider programme aimed at establishing a local procurement initiative linked to key current and future developments. Additional information: This procurement is being executed through the Council's electronic procurement portal, capitalEsourcing.com where the Procurement Documents are available for immediate, unrestricted electronic access to suppliers who register their details. The is initial contract period is 12 months with the days of the week to be agreed with an indicative budget of £15,000. Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous business and business-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0cde7bfc-dad7-4838-b4b8-24baf6eb1ce5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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