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Invest NI - Provision of a Contractor to Develop and Deliver the Invest NI Going Dutch Programme

INVEST NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2021 at 10:24

Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Invest NI seeking a contractor to develop and deliver the "Going Dutch Programme." This tender falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure and the tender period ended on 10 March 2021. The total contract value is £461,280, with a contract duration of one year and options to extend for two further periods of 12 months. The contract is currently active and requires regular performance monitoring, ensuring accountability for the contractor's delivery on contract obligations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and related services, particularly those focused on education, market research, and training. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in service delivery and quality management may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. With options for extension, successful bidders could potentially secure ongoing work, making this an attractive opportunity for both established firms and innovative SMEs looking to expand their market presence in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Invest NI - Provision of a Contractor to Develop and Deliver the Invest NI Going Dutch Programme

Notice Description

Invest NI - Provision of a Contractor to Develop and Deliver the Invest NI Going Dutch Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI - Provision of a Contractor to Develop and Deliver the Invest NI Going Dutch Programme. Additional information: The contract is for 1 year with options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Options: options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Renewal: 1 year with options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02903e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006804-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£461,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£461,280 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 3 to 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVEST NI
Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN IRELAND TRADE CONSULTANTS

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