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The Procurement Act 2023 will go live on 24 February 2025. To support readiness for the new regime, the government is running two webinars for suppliers and other interested parties in January. These sessions will focus primarily on what the key changes are, how the central digital platform will work (featuring a live demonstration), and will be an opportunity to ask questions on your own preparations for go-live.
Both sessions will be the same, so you only need to sign up for one using the links below:
A recording of the session will be made available on the government's website for those who are unable to attend.
To make it easy for suppliers to find this information, there is a dedicated supplier information page on GOV.UK. The government will continue to add information as we get closer to go-live, including ‘how to’ videos.
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Using AI within Your Marketing to Improve Productivity
Join this free webinar at 1pm on Wednesday 15 January to learn from industry experts about how to use AI in your marketing, and discover innovative tools to streamline your processes. The webinar is part of the Kent & Medway Growth Hub's Accelerate Programme which is providing tailored business support to Kent businesses.
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Rural Swale Small Business Grant closes this Sunday
The Rural Swale Small Business Grant offers up to £7,000 to projects that help develop the local visitor economy or implement carbon reduction measures. Eligible projects must be completed by the 31 March 2025.
If you are considering applying, please submit your application by Sunday 19 January 2025.
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Local nature recovery strategy briefing sessions
Making Space for Nature in Kent and Medway is a county-wide project working with partners and stakeholders to collaboratively establish shared priorities for the delivery of nature recovery and environmental improvements, in order to create a network of wildlife-rich places across the county. This local nature recovery strategy is one of 48 - together these will cover the whole of England with no gaps or overlaps to deliver the government's commitment to ending the decline of nature and supporting its recovery. Further background information can be viewed by following this link - https://kentnature.org.uk/nature-recovery/local-nature-recovery-strategy/
The project wants to involve as many people as possible and will be doing so through a variety or events, meetings and workshops during the course of the project. To this end, Local Nature Recovery Strategy briefing sessions have been arranged, specifically for Developers and Businesses, on the following dates;
If you would like to attend please book using the links above.
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Sponsorship for Mayors Bike Ride
The Mayor of Swale, Cllr Ben Martin is arranging a sponsored bike ride from Calais to Brugge and Ypres in aid of his Charities – local domestic abuse charity, Sateda and Lupus UK.
The bike ride will take place between 9-11 May and will cover almost 200 miles.
We currently have about 20 people undertaking the challenge. We are looking for sponsorship. In return for your sponsorship, we will ensure your company logo is on the cycling shirts of the cyclists and on all our promotional material, Sponsorship starts at £250.00
We are also looking for an organisation who is willing to loan us a large van to enable us to transport luggage, food and medical supplies. If you are able to assist, please contact Larissa Reed - Chief Executive. If you have staff who would like to join in the ride, please also let us know.
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Swale Borough Council Commissioning and Procurement: Current Opportunities
Installation of Solar PV system at Swale House (Sittingbourne). Closing date: 12:00 noon on 20 January 2025.
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park Visitor Centre Management - Expressions of Interest for Visitor Centre and Catering Provision. Closing date: 12 noon on 24 January 2025.
Share your upcoming events with Visit Swale and Visit Kent
We’re committed to showcasing the best our borough has to offer on the Visit Swale social media pages and website. We’d love to feature any upcoming events and attractions, in particular:
- Do you have anything going on this February half-term for families to get involved in?
- Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’d love a selection of the dreamiest places to visit that make the perfect date night.
- Tell us what your top suggestions are for days out and breaks in Sittingbourne, the Isle of Sheppey, and Faversham this Easter.
- Do you offer budget-friendly days out? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
- Are there any music festivals or family-friendly festivals in the pipeline that you’d like to promote?
By sharing your event or attraction details, you’ll gain visibility with both local and visiting audiences looking for exciting experiences in our area. Please send any information to tourismsupport@swale.gov.uk.
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Kent Big Weekend
Registration for businesses to participate in the Kent Big Weekend 2025 is open until 21 February 2025.
Those businesses who register before 20 January 2025 can secure their place in InsideKent magazine.
The Big Weekend is back on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April 2025 and is open to all Kent tourism businesses to participate in. Visit Kent hope you can join them as they celebrate all that is great about the county on one special weekend in April.
The Big Weekend is a fantastic way to reward and to encourage residents to visit or to rediscover what's on their doorstep. Residents will be given the opportunity to win tickets to explore attractions that they might not have otherwise visited.
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