The Consortium (East) Ltd has been awarded the General Business Support contract by Basildon Borough Council for the second consecutive year to deliver a brand-new programme of business support. The programme, named Elevate Basildon Business, runs until March 2026 and is set to deliver high-impact, inclusive business support across the Basildon borough.
Building on the success of its 2024/25 "Basildon Business Boost" programme, Basildon Borough Council secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and commissioned The Consortium (East) Ltd, to deliver the flagship Elevate Basildon Business programme, which gives businesses and people in the Basildon borough fully funded access to the tools, knowledge and connections they need to thrive.
Elevate Basildon Business consists of a suite of support services, including expert-led workshops, webinars, one-to-one business coaching, peer group mentoring, drop-in sessions and the pioneering Elevate Basildon App—an innovative mobile hub for local businesses.
The 2025/26 programme provides support to businesses in the Basildon borough at all stages (including start-ups), in all sectors. It features a new schedule of workshops including AI, strategic planning, social media, marketing and sales, as well as funding and access to Innovate UK funding support. A flagship networking event, 'Big Basildon Networking', will further boost collaborations and supply chains, as well as inward investment and peer-to-peer learning.
As part of its social value offer, The Consortium will also deliver a Digital Skills Showcase for local students and operate an interactive 'Jobs Boards' at events to connect employers with jobseekers and work placements.
For more information, apply for free here https://the-consortium.cademy.io/?list=b8f62564-19d5-4829-8021-a1cbc01c78c6
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