Draft new business grant schemes published
Date Added: 15/02/2021
Our new draft policy outlining the next Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG2) and the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) has been published ahead of being discussed at our Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 18 February.
The new ARG2 is aimed at supporting businesses which have been unable to access any other form of government COVID-19 related grant schemes. The final agreed scheme will launch on 24 February. Applications for both these grants will be open for four weeks.
The draft policy is available as part of the papers for Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny committee meeting and can be found here.
Small businesses in Central Bedfordshire encouraged to take free support
A new business support initiative has been launched in partnership with Federation of Small Businesses. We have provided funds which will help provide up to 120 local firms access to business support by becoming an FSB member. Eligible businesses that make successful applications will get free access to support which covers:
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legal
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tax
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employment law
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financial support
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general business advice
Businesses interested in taking up the offer should contact membership advisor, Charles Smith by email or 07801 333480.
Central Bedfordshire business park releases Phase 2 of its new fully serviced offices!
This week sees the launch of phase 2 of the business centre expansion scheme at Wrest Park Enterprise, located in a beautiful parkland setting in Silsoe, just off the A6.
This expansion of Enterprise House, which has had a makeover and now boasts 16 additional air-conditioned offices, six studios, and extra kitchen and toilet facilities. Other features include:
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Flexible easy in–easy out terms
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Ultra-fast broadband
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VoIP telephony & Wi-Fi
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24/7 secure access and ample parking
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relaxing break out and communal space, plus a seminar room
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onsite café and coffee shop
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manned reception
View the website for further details or call 01525 306000 to book a tour of the facilities.
Join a Peer Network to develop your business
Cranfield University are delivering the ‘Peer Networks’ programme, designed exclusively for ambitious SMEs. This will see diverse cohorts of individuals from companies across the local area team up to work through common business issues and develop a plan for your organisation to build for future success. Managed by the SEMLEP's Growth Hub, the support includes:
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Interactive action learning
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Trained facilitators
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Small groups for high impact group sessions
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Flexible topic selection
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One-to-one coaching
View the latest tender opportunities
To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system (In-tend), in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly.
Some Council tenders include:
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Public Bus Transport
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Holts Court Refurbishment
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Pest Control Dog Warden and Kennelling Service
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Electric vehicle take up and infrastructure
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Refurbishment of multiple housing properties
Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender.
On a more regional level, tenders include:
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