Quinte West Bids and Tenders #26-37

Consulting Services for Business Retention & Expansion Strategy and Implementation Plan

The City of Quinte West is seeking consulting services to develop a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Strategy and Implementation Plan for its Economic Development and Tourism Division. - Government Buyer: - City of Quinte West, Economic Development and Tourism Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Consultant-led business engagement, including survey design, execution, and analysis - Stakeholder interviews with local commercial businesses - Environmental scan and benchmarking against leading jurisdictions - Development of actionable frameworks, tools, templates, and program models - Implementation analytics, including a resourcing roadmap and data-collection framework - Creation of a strategic action plan to identify critical needs and opportunities for the business community - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on supporting and growing the local commercial sector (retail, professional services, etc.) - Deliverables include both draft and final reports, with a presentation to stakeholders - Budget upset limit of $45,000 (exclusive of HST) - Emphasis on actionable, data-driven recommendations and frameworks

Description

The City of Quinte West is seeking experienced consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Strategy and Implementation Plan. The project aims to support and grow the local commercial sector by identifying needs, concerns, and opportunities for existing businesses. Key components include consultant-led business engagement, environmental scan and benchmarking, actionable frameworks, and implementation analytics. The project has critical timelines with a kickoff in late August 2026 and final report due by mid-December 2026, with a budget upset limit of $45,000 excluding HST.

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