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Special EU Programmes Body - Developing a Road Map for Tourism Projects under PEACE PLUS

SPECIAL EU PROGRAMMES BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2022 at 17:14

Tender

23 Sep 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Special EU Programmes Body, based in Belfast, is currently involved in the procurement process for developing a Road Map for Tourism Projects under the PEACE PLUS initiative. This procurement falls under the category of general management consultancy services, with an open tender method and a contract value of £54,687.50. The project is in the award stage, having completed the tendering process, with key dates including the contract being signed on 18th January 2022 and a nine-month duration for the project's execution, without extensions. The European Union is the primary funding body for this initiative, aligning with the efforts to enhance cross-border cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in management consultancy and tourism development strategies. Businesses that focus on regional development, tourism enhancement, and public policy are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the competitive nature of the procurement, companies bringing innovative solutions and robust management frameworks will be essential in fulfilling the contract requirements, and they should prepare to demonstrate their expertise in delivering measurable outcomes within the specified timeframe.

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Notice Title

Special EU Programmes Body - Developing a Road Map for Tourism Projects under PEACE PLUS

Notice Description

Special EU Programmes Body - Developing a Road Map for Tourism Projects under PEACE PLUS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Special EU Programmes Body - Developing a Road Map for Tourism Projects under PEACE PLUS. Additional information: The duration of contract will be for 9 months, with no extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002071-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 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
SPECIAL EU PROGRAMMES BODY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

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 7GP
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

RSM UK CONSULTING

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