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09 Feb 2021 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Invest Northern Ireland as the buying organisation, seeking trade advisory services in the Americas through the title "DfE - Invest NI – Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas". This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy industry category, taking place in various locations across the Americas, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Chile. The procurement method used is an open procedure, marking it as complete with a standstill period of 10 calendar days for any potential challenges. Contracts were signed on 8 February 2021, with several key deadlines likely aligned with the contract management specifications and performance monitoring procedures outlined in the guidance note.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, especially those with expertise in international trade and market entry strategies. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing would be well-positioned to compete, as the evaluation criteria balance qualitative and quantitative factors. Firms targeting the Americas may find particularly advantageous opportunities, given the geographical scope and diverse requirements associated with the multiple lots of the contract.

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Notice Title

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Notice Description

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Lot Information

USA

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Canada

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Mexico

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Brazil

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Colombia

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Argentina

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Peru

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Chile

DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas

Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71500000 - Construction-related services

72222300 - Information technology services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£791,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Invest Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Asesorias Business Hub Limitada

GG Gestoria en Comercio Exterior

IC INTELIGENCIA CORPORATIVA LTDA

OCO GLOBAL LTD

T A CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED

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