Procurement Summary
Country: Canada
Summary: Consultant Selection - Business Retention & Expansion Program - Survey and Analysis
Deadline: 11 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 10 Jul 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144879346
Document Ref. No.: 26-37
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The City of Quinte West is seeking quotes from experienced and qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Strategy and Implementation Plan. Managed by the City-s Economic Development and Tourism Division, this initiative seeks to support and grow the local commercial sector, which includes retail, professional services and other commercial businesses. It will establish innovative municipal best practices to support, retain, and drive growth within the local business community for future programming and investment.
The goal of the project is to:
Identify the needs, concerns, and opportunities for existing commercial businesses in Quinte West.Develop a clear, actionable strategy for the City to retain existing businesses, encourage expansions and attract new businesses.Provide an analysis tool to assist the Economic Development team to proactively address challenges and support a vibrant commercial economy.Key Project ComponentsConsultant-Led Business Engagement: Designing, executing, and analyzing business surveys with one-on-one stakeholder interviews to capture the real-time needs, challenges, and sentiments of Quinte West businesses in the commercial and service professional sectors.The information gathered through the BR+E will be used by the consultant and staff to develop targeted action plans that directly support the business community.The data will be used to develop a strategic action plan to pinpoint critical needs and capitalize on new opportunities. The business survey will identify the following:To identify gaps in serviceUnderstand barriers facing small/medium business owners in the identified sectorsRaise awareness of existing programs offered by the city; adapt or recommend new programs that meet the needs of the business communityUncovering and addressing issues that impede business growth before they lead to closures will ensure our commercial/retail sector remains competitive and sustainable...
Show Categories : Consulting Services - Professional Services, Economic Development, Planning
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Bid Classification: Services
Published Date: Thu Jul 9, 2026 8:00:00 AM (EDT)
Bid Closing Date: Tue Aug 11, 2026 2:00:00 PM (EDT)
Question Deadline: Tue Jul 21, 2026 12:00:00 PM (EDT)
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